Volkswagen Golf 1989 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 31 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.4 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
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: | 330 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1145 litres | 945 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 46 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 200 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): | 1`420 | 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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