Comparisons / Comparison of Ford Escort VII Hatch (GAL,AFL) 1.8 D and Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.8 Automatic

Comparison of Ford Escort VII Hatch (GAL,AFL) 1.8 D and Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.8 Automatic [S]ave

Attribute
Ford Escort VII Hatch (GAL,AFL) 1.8 D ×
Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.8 Automatic ×
General
MakeFordVolkswagen
ModelEscortGolf
GenerationEscort VII Hatch (GAL,AFL)Golf III (1HX)
Modification1.8 D1.8 Automatic
Websitehttps://www.ford.com/https://www.vw.com/
Number of doors33
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears54
Production from (year)19951991
Production to (year)19991997
Performance
Top speed (km/h)153164
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)17.717.6
Combined consumption (l/100km)5.98.8
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engineFuel engine
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelDieselPetrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)6075
Max. torque (Nm)110140
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7531,781
Compression ratio21.59
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,8005,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,5002,500
Cylinder bore (mm)82.581
Piston stroke (mm)8286.4
Fuel systemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)Mono-point injection
Valve controlOhcOhc
CatalystNoRegular
Fuel tank (l)5555
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneTrailing
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springOne-piece beam bridge
Front suspensionCoil springsCoil springs
Rear suspensionCoil springsCoil springs
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer--
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDrumDrum
Tires size
  • 175/70 R13 T
  • 175/ 65 R14
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,1044,020
Width (mm)1,6911,695
Height (mm)1,3981,425
Wheelbase (mm)2,5252,475
Kerb weight (kg)1,0951,150
Gross weight (kg)1,6351,580
Minimum boot space (l)380330
Maximum boot space (l)735687
Front track (mm)1,4401,478
Rear track (mm)1,4621,448



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