Volkswagen Jetta 2005 vs Ford Focus 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 31 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ford Focus 2008 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Focus 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volkswagen Jetta is 7 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 537 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 931 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Jetta has 10 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the Volkswagen Jetta uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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