Ford Focus 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
Ford Focus
2001 - 2005
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Ford Focus 1.4 16V | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Ford Focus 1.6 16V | 100 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Ford Focus 1.6 16V | 100 HP | Petrol | Manual
Ford Focus 1.8 16V | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi | 101 HP | Diesel | Manual
Ford Focus 1.8 TDDi | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
Ford Focus 1.8 TDDi | 75 HP | Diesel | Manual
Ford Focus 2.0 16V | 130 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Ford Focus 2.0 16V | 130 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2003
- choose version -
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16V | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16V | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.6 16V FSI | 110 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V 4Motion | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V Turbo | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.9 SDI | 68 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI 4Motion | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI 4Motion | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI 4Motion | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI GTI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.3 V5 4Motion | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
2.8 V6 4Motion | 204 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
R32 | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
R32 | 241 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Body:
Sedan Hatchback
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
Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1 - 9.4 4.0 - 11.5
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. 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
no data 1185 litres
Ford Focus has more luggage capacity.
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters 10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`675 ~ 1`781
Safety:
Quality:
above average above average
Average price (€):
1000 1200
Rating in user reviews:
7.4 /10
7.3 /10
Pros and Cons:
Ford Focus has
lower fuel consumption roomier boot higher safety lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
available with 4x4 drive fewer faults
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