Ford Focus 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009

 
Ford Focus
2008 - 2011
Volkswagen Golf
2009 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 145 HP210 HP
Torque: 185 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds6.9 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving.
Ford Focus engine produces 65 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.17.3
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km8.5 l/100km
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway940 km on highway
670 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption

Dimensions

Length: 4.34 m4.20 m
Width: 1.84 m1.79 m
Height: 1.50 m1.48 m
Ford Focus is larger.
Ford Focus is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 396 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1247 litres1305 litres
Ford Focus has 46 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 58 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7751`870
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

high
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 22004200
Rating in user reviews: 6.8/10 8.7/10
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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