Volkswagen Golf 2000 vs Ford Focus 2001

 
Volkswagen Golf
2000 - 2001
Ford Focus
2001 - 2005
Body: HatchbackSedan
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: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel1.8 Diesel

Performance

Power: 115 HP115 HP
Torque: 285 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds10.7 seconds
Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Golf torque is 35 NM more than Ford Focus. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.25.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km6.0 l/100km
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 880 km in combined cycle1010 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1240 km on highway
840 km with real consumption910 km with real consumption
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.15 m4.38 m
Width: 1.74 m1.70 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 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 data490 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): no data1`725
Safety:
Quality:
high

above average
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better
Average price (€): 12001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 7.4/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • fewer faults
Ford Focus has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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