Ford Focus 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
|
Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 75 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
|
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
|
Ford Focus is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Focus is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Ford Focus has 35 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: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.5 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`860 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Ford Focus has
|
Volkswagen Golf has
| |