Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Ford Focus 2001
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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/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 | |
| In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Ford Focus. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 - 11.5 | 5.1 - 9.4 | |
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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. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, 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, if possible |
1185 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 160 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`781 kg | ~ 1`675 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`234 kg | ~ 1`165 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 547 kg | ~ 510 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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