Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Ford Focus 2002

	Volkswagen Golf 1997 - 2003	Ford Focus 2002 - 2005
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	Manual
Engine:	1.4 Petrol	1.4 Petrol
Performance
Power:	75 HP	75 HP
Torque:	128 NM	123 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	14 seconds	14.4 seconds
	Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Golf torque is 5 NM more than Ford Focus. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.6	6.6
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	830 km in combined cycle	830 km in combined cycle
	1030 km on highway	1010 km on highway
	750 km with real consumption	740 km with real consumption
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:	no data	490 litres
Turning diameter:	10.9 meters	10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):	no data	1`595

Safety:
Quality:	high	below average
	Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€):	1200	1000
Rating in user reviews:	7.3/10	7.4/10
Pros and Cons:	Volkswagen Golf has fewer faults	Ford Focus has higher safety lower price
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Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Ford Focus 2002

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions