Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Ford Focus 2001
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Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2003
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16V | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16V | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.6 16V FSI | 110 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V 4Motion | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V Turbo | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.9 SDI | 68 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI 4Motion | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI 4Motion | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI 4Motion | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI GTI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.3 V5 4Motion | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
2.8 V6 4Motion | 204 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
R32 | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
R32 | 241 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Ford Focus
2001 - 2005
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Ford Focus 1.4 16V | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Ford Focus 1.6 16V | 100 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Ford Focus 1.6 16V | 100 HP | Petrol | Manual
Ford Focus 1.8 16V | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi | 101 HP | Diesel | Manual
Ford Focus 1.8 TDDi | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
Ford Focus 1.8 TDDi | 75 HP | Diesel | Manual
Ford Focus 2.0 16V | 130 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Ford Focus 2.0 16V | 130 HP | Petrol | Manual
Body:
Hatchback Sedan
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/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volkswagen Golf is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Ford Focus can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines:
1.4 - 3.2 1.4 - 2.0
Performance
Power:
68 - 241 HP 75 - 130 HP
Torque:
128 - 320 NM 123 - 250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.4 - 17.2 seconds 9.3 - 15 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.0 - 11.5 5.1 - 9.4
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Focus. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. select the car version ! Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Dimensions
Length:
4.15 m 4.38 m
Width:
1.74 m 1.70 m
Height:
1.44 m 1.43 m
Volkswagen Golf is 23 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
330 litres 490 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1185 litres no data
Ford Focus has more luggage space.
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters 10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`781 ~ 1`675
Safety:
Quality:
above average above average
Average price (€):
1200 1000
Rating in user reviews:
7.3 /10
7.4 /10
Pros and Cons:
Volkswagen Golf has
available with 4x4 drive fewer faults
Ford Focus has
lower fuel consumption roomier boot higher safety lower price
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