Volkswagen Golf 2001 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: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 130 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 310 NM | 250 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 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. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
1210 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
1030 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
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: | 245 litres | 490 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1099 litres | no data | |
Ford Focus has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 245 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`725 | |
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 (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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