The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
1.8 Diesel
1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
75 HP
68 HP
Torque:
175 NM
133 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
15 seconds
17.2 seconds
Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
5.1
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1300 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.38 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.44 m
Ford Focus is 23 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Focus is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
490 litres
330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1184 litres
Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 160 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
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