Ford Escort Cabrio (1993 – 1995) vs Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (1993 – 1998): specs compared
The Ford Escort Cabrio is the more powerful of the two, with up to 129 hp against 115 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.6 s against 11.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 198 km/h against 190 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,120 kg against 1,175 kg. At 4,110 mm, the Ford Escort Cabrio is 89 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio.
| Specification |
Ford
Escort Cabrio
1993 – 1995
|
Volkswagen
Golf Cabrio
1993 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1995 | 1993 – 1998 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 129 hp | 75 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 134 – 162 Nm | 140 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 12.8 s | 11.2 – 15.5 s |
| Top speed | 173 – 198 km/h | 160 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 8.3 L/100 km | 5.3 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,110 mm | 4,021 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,175 – 1,200 kg | 1,120 – 1,200 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.