2007 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ka 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 148 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ka | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ka | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
