Volkswagen Golf 2018 vs Ford Focus 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 288 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 138 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 12 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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: | 1`980 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`497 kg | 1`294 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 483 kg | 606 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than Ford Focus. Therefore, Ford Focus is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 10 200 | 10 200 | |
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