Ford Focus 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ford Focus is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 1.4 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 130 HP | 68 - 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 123 - 250 NM | 128 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 - 15 seconds | 6.4 - 17.2 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): | 5.1 - 9.4 | 4.0 - 11.5 | |
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Ford Focus petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Ford Focus equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less 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: | 4.38 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Ford Focus is 23 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Focus is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 160 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`675 kg | ~ 1`781 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`165 kg | ~ 1`234 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 510 kg | ~ 547 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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