Ford Fiesta 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997

 
Ford Fiesta
1999 - 2001
Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2000
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 103 HP101 HP
Torque: 145 NM145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds10.9 seconds
Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive.
Ford Fiesta engine produces 2 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.37.4
Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 540 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
660 km on highway960 km on highway
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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 litresno data
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Ford Fiesta has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
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`4501`850
Safety:
Quality:
below average

high
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 10001200
Pros and Cons: Ford Fiesta has
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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