Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Ford Focus 2008

 
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Ford Focus
2008 - 2011
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 122 HP80 HP
Torque: 200 NM124 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds14.1 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Golf engine produces 42 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 76 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.06.6
Real fuel consumption: 7.0 l/100km7.7 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1010 km on highway
780 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 9 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda YetiUsed also on Ford Fiesta
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.20 m4.34 m
Width: 1.79 m1.84 m
Height: 1.48 m1.50 m
Volkswagen Golf is smaller.
Volkswagen Golf is 14 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres396 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1305 litres1247 litres
Volkswagen Golf has 46 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 58 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8501`690
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

low
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 44002600
Rating in user reviews: 8.7/10 6.8/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Ford Focus has
  • timing belt engine
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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