Ford Fiesta 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997

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Ford Fiesta
1999 - 2002
Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ford Fiesta is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.2 - 1.81.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 60 - 103 HP68 - 241 HP
Torque: 103 - 145 NM128 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 - 17.5 seconds6.4 - 17.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.3 - 7.34.0 - 11.5
Ford Fiesta petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Ford Fiesta equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.83 m4.15 m
Width: 1.63 m1.74 m
Height: 1.32 m1.44 m
Ford Fiesta is smaller.
Ford Fiesta is 32 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 12 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 250 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
930 litres1185 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Ford Fiesta has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 255 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.9 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`476~ 1`781
Safety:
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 8001200
Pros and Cons: Ford Fiesta has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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