Ford Focus 1998 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999

 
Ford Focus
1998 - 2001
Volkswagen Golf
1999 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 130 HP115 HP
Torque: 174 NM170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds10.5 seconds
Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive.
Ford Focus engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.77.9
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km8.4 l/100km
By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 120 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Focus consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 630 km in combined cycle690 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway900 km on highway
660 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption

Dimensions

Length: 4.15 m4.15 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.43 m1.44 m
Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1210 litres1185 litres
Ford Focus has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 25 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6701`715
Safety:
Quality:
above average

high
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better
Average price (€): 10001400
Rating in user reviews: 7.6/10 7.4/10
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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