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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 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 185 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.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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 (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 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 | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1321 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 | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |