Ford Focus 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.2 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.50 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1495 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4400 | |
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