Ford Focus 2008 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 42 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 76 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Jetta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Ford Focus is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 537 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
931 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. The Volkswagen Jetta may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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