Comparisons / Comparison of Ford Escort VI Hatch (GAL) 1.8 TD and Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.9 SDI

Comparison of Ford Escort VI Hatch (GAL) 1.8 TD and Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.9 SDI [S]ave

Attribute
Ford Escort VI Hatch (GAL) 1.8 TD ×
Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.9 SDI ×
General
MakeFordVolkswagen
ModelEscortGolf
GenerationEscort VI Hatch (GAL)Golf III (1HX)
Modification1.8 TD1.9 SDI
Websitehttps://www.ford.com/https://www.vw.com/
Number of doors33
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19931997
Production to (year)19951997
Performance
Top speed (km/h)172156
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)11.517.6
Combined consumption (l/100km)6.34.9
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)9064
Max. torque (Nm)180125
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7531,896
Compression ratio21.519.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,0002,000
Cylinder bore (mm)82.579.5
Piston stroke (mm)8295.5
Fuel systemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)Direct injection
Valve controlOhcOhc
TurbineTurbocharger-
CatalystRegular-
Fuel tank (l)5555
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springSuspension with traction connectingevers
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer--
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDrumDrum
Tires size
  • 175/70 R13
  • 175/70 R13
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,1044,020
Width (mm)1,6961,695
Height (mm)1,3971,425
Wheelbase (mm)2,5252,475
Kerb weight (kg)1,1451,160
Gross weight (kg)1,6501,595
Minimum boot space (l)380330
Maximum boot space (l)735685
Front track (mm)1,4401,478
Rear track (mm)1,4621,462



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