2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fiesta and 2006 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fiesta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (133 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fiesta | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
