Ford Focus 2008 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2008

 
Ford Focus
2008 - 2010
Volkswagen Jetta
2008 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP122 HP
Torque: 124 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.2 seconds9.8 seconds
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): 6.66.4
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km6.9 l/100km
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 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1030 km on highway
710 km with real consumption790 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years9 years
Engine spread: Used also on Ford FiestaInstalled 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: noyes
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.55 m
Width: 1.84 m1.78 m
Height: 1.50 m1.46 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 litres527 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
931 litresno 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 meters11 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`7351`910
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average
no data
Average price (€): 18002200
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower price
Volkswagen Jetta has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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