Volkswagen Golf 1986 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 28 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 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 Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 945 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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