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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
130 HP
115 HP
Torque:
178 NM
170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.8 seconds
11.7 seconds
Ford Focus engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
8.8
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 90 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
580 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
750 km on highway
820 km on highway
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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1185 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 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
