Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Ford Fiesta torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`850 | |
| 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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