Ford Focus 2006 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 85 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
| Ford Focus is 30 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 482 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 121 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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