Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Ford Focus 2001
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.5 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.15 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 |
1184 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 (kg): | 1`695 | 1`655 | |
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| Quality: | Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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