Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Ford Focus 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 160 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 12 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1233 litres | 1354 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 32 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 121 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 13 400 | |
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