Ford Focus 2008 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Ford Focus engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 390'000 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| 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. | |||
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`905 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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