Ford Fiesta 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997

 
Ford Fiesta
1999 - 2000
Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol

Performance

Power: 90 HP75 HP
Torque: 125 NM128 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 seconds14 seconds
Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive.
Ford Fiesta engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 3 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.96.6
Ford Fiesta consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fiesta could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 570 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
700 km on highway1030 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 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
930 litresno data
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): no datano data
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 power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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