Comparisons / Comparison of Ford Escort VII Hatch (GAL,AFL) 1.6 i 16V and Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.6

Comparison of Ford Escort VII Hatch (GAL,AFL) 1.6 i 16V and Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.6 [S]ave

Attribute
Ford Escort VII Hatch (GAL,AFL) 1.6 i 16V ×
Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.6 ×
General
MakeFordVolkswagen
ModelEscortGolf
GenerationEscort VII Hatch (GAL,AFL)Golf III (1HX)
Modification1.6 i 16V1.6
Websitehttps://www.ford.com/https://www.vw.com/
Number of doors33
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19951992
Production to (year)19991997
Performance
Top speed (km/h)177168
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)12.214
City consumption (l/100km)10.9-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.6-
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.48.8
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engineFuel engine
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)9075
Max. torque (Nm)134135
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)1,5971,598
Compression ratio10.39.3
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,0002,800
Cylinder bore (mm)7676.5
Piston stroke (mm)8886.9
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcOhc
CatalystRegularRegular
Fuel tank (l)5555
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springSuspension with traction connectingevers
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
  • 175/70 R13
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,1044,020
Width (mm)1,6911,695
Height (mm)1,3981,425
Wheelbase (mm)2,5252,475
Kerb weight (kg)1,0801,090
Gross weight (kg)1,6251,525
Minimum boot space (l)380330
Maximum boot space (l)735687
Front track (mm)1,4401,478
Rear track (mm)1,4551,448



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