Ford Fiesta 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 106 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.8 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford KA | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Ford Fiesta is smaller. Ford Fiesta is 28 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 268 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Ford Fiesta has 82 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 360 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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