Volkswagen Golf 1989 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 52 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.4 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: Instead of a center differential, a viscous coupling is installed with a freewheel mechanism to disengage the driven axle during braking. Under normal driving conditions, 95% of the torque is transferred to the front axle. If slippage occurs, the coupling locks and up to nearly 100% of the torque is automatically transferred to the rear axle. If one front and one rear wheel lose traction, the car will not move. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 945 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Golf has 38 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. This could mean that the Volkswagen Golf uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 85 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`570 | 1`590 | |
| 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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