Ford Fiesta Mk1 or Volkswagen Golf I?

1976–1983 vs 1974–1983 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Convertible

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk1 3,565 mm, Golf I 3,815 mm — a 25 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk1 220 l, Golf I 340 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk1 7.2 l/100 km, Golf I 6 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk1 29–62 kW, Golf I 37–82 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk1 13 items (L), Golf I 12 items (L).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk11976–1983 · 6 engines · L, GL, Ghia, SSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf I1974–1983 · 9 engines · L, LS, GL, GLSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk11976–1983no listings	Volkswagen Golf I1974–1983no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,565 mm	Length3,705 mm–3,815 mm
Width	Width1,567 mm	Width1,610 mm–1,620 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm	Height1,390 mm–1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,286 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume220 l	Trunk volume240 l–340 l
Curb weight	Curb weight750 kg–840 kg	Curb weight750 kg–900 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank34 l	Fuel tank40 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1976–1983	Production years1974–1983
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines9
Power	Power29–62 kW (39–84 hp)	Power37–82 kW (50–111 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.2 l/100 km · 1.1 54	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.5 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.6 XR2	Best 0–100 km/h8.8 s · 1.8 GTI
Top speed	Top speed170 km/h	Top speed182 km/h
Trim levelsL · L
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim13 · L	Items in the base trim12 · L
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim17 · XR2	Items in the top trim22 · GLS
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels✓
Decorative Moldings	Decorative Moldings✓	Decorative Moldings—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk1 or Volkswagen Golf I?

Length: Volkswagen Golf I 3,815 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk1 3,565 mm (a 250 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,400 vs 2,286 mm. Boot: 340 vs 220 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk1 or Volkswagen Golf I?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk1 uses 7.2 l/100 km (1.1 54); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf I 6 l/100 km (1.5 D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk1 or Volkswagen Golf I?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk1 makes 62 kW (84 hp) (1.6 XR2); the strongest Volkswagen Golf I 82 kW (111 hp) (1.8 GTI).

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