Volvo V50 2007 vs Ford Focus 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volvo V50 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Ford Focus can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 - 230 HP | 80 - 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 400 NM | 124 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 - 12.1 seconds | 9.4 - 14.4 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo V50 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Ford Focus. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 - 10.1 | 4.5 - 8.0 | |
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Volvo V50 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Focus. On average, Volvo V50 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volvo V50 is 5 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V50 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 537 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo V50 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Volvo V50 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`943 kg | ~ 1`879 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`453 kg | ~ 1`332 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 490 kg | ~ 547 kg | |
| Volvo V50 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Ford Focus. Therefore, Ford Focus is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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