2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fiesta and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fiesta (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 164 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (133 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiesta | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 18.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |