Volkswagen Golf 1986 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 43 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.4 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 12 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 268 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 77 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`465 | 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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