Volkswagen Golf 1993 vs Ford Focus 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Focus) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 10 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1426 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 54 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`695 kg | 1`630 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`270 kg | 1`115 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 515 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Ford Focus. Therefore, Ford Focus is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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