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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (99 Nm @ 2500 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 | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |