Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 40 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 1 NM more than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.6 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 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design. After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 10 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 4000 | |
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