Ford Focus 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 130 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 178 NM | 170 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
790 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
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 |
no data | 1185 litres | |
Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 160 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`715 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | below average | high | |
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 | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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