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:
2.3 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
170 HP
130 HP
Torque:
225 NM
178 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.9 seconds
11.8 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.4
Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
570 km in combined cycle
580 km in combined cycle
760 km on highway
750 km on highway
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
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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 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
