Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Ford Focus 2001

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Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2003
Ford Focus
2001 - 2005
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volkswagen Golf is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Ford Focus can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 3.21.4 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 68 - 241 HP75 - 130 HP
Torque: 128 - 320 NM123 - 250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.4 - 17.2 seconds9.3 - 15 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.0 - 11.55.1 - 9.4
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Focus. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.15 m4.38 m
Width: 1.74 m1.70 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
Volkswagen Golf is 23 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres490 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1185 litresno data
Ford Focus has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Golf has 160 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`781~ 1`675
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 12001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 7.4/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
Ford Focus has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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