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:
1.9 Diesel
1.8 Diesel
Performance
Power:
115 HP
115 HP
Torque:
285 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11 seconds
10.7 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):
6.2
5.4
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
6.0 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 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway
1240 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
910 km with real consumption
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
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
