Ford Focus 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
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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| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.3 | 1.2 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 - 350 HP | 85 - 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 - 440 NM | 160 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 14.9 seconds | 4.9 - 11.9 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Golf 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): | 3.4 - 7.7 | 3.8 - 7.1 | |
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Ford Focus petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Ford Focus equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. 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: | 4.36 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 362 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1215 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Focus has 18 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Ford Focus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 55 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 1.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`905 | ~ 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 7400 | |
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