Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2017 – 2019) vs Ford Fiesta 5 Doors (2017 – 2021): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 140 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 203 km/h. The Ford Fiesta 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 3.5 L/100 km against 3.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,130 kg against 1,206 kg. At 4,257 mm, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is 188 mm longer than the Ford Fiesta 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2017 – 2019
|
Ford
Fiesta 5 Doors
2017 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2019 | 2017 – 2021 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 12 | 18 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 85 – 150 hp | 70 – 140 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 340 Nm | 110 – 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 11.9 s | 9.0 – 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 216 km/h | 159 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.9 – 5.2 L/100 km | 3.5 – 6.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,257 mm | 4,041 – 4,069 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,735 – 1,755 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,476 – 1,499 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,492 mm |
| Curb weight | 136 – 1,470 kg | 1,130 – 1,209 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.