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
Automatic
Engine:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
115 HP
130 HP
Torque:
170 NM
178 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.7 seconds
11.8 seconds
Volkswagen Golf engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Ford Focus. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
9.4
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
580 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
750 km on highway
Volkswagen Golf 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.
Trunk capacity:
330 litres
490 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1185 litres
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 160 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
