1997-2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 SDI MT --vs-- 2004-2008 Ford Focus 1.6 AT

Detailed Comparison of Car Specifications and Features, Including Dimensions, Engine, Transmission, Fuel, and Performance

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Dimensions & Capacity

Spec
Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2006
Ford Focus
2004 - 2008
Trim 1.9 SDI MT 1.6 AT
Body Type Wagon Wagon
Load Height (mm) — —
Number Of Seats 5 5
Length (mm) 4397 4472
Width (mm) 1735 1840
Height (mm) 1485 1501
Wheelbase (mm) 2515 2640
Front Track (mm) 1513 1535
Rear Track (mm) 1494 1531
Curb Weight (kg) 1351 1323
Wheel Size R14 — —
Ground Clearance (mm) 130 —
Trailer Load With Brakes (kg) — 2645
Payload (kg) 509 522
Back Track Width (mm) — —
Front Track Width (mm) — —
Clearance (mm) — —
Full Weight (kg) 1860 1845
Front/Rear Axle Load (kg) — —
Max Trunk Capacity (L) 1470 1525
Cargo Compartment L×W×H (mm) — —
Cargo Volume (m³) — —
Minimum Trunk Capacity (L) 460 482
Maximum Torque (N·m) 133 150

Engine Specifications

Spec
Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2006
Ford Focus
2004 - 2008
Injection Type direct injection Multi-point fuel injection
Overhead Camshaft — —
Cylinder Layout Inline Inline
Number Of Cylinders 4 4
Compression Ratio — —
Engine Type Diesel Gasoline
Valves Per Cylinder 2 4
Boost Type — —
Cylinder Bore (mm) 79 79
Stroke Cycle (mm) 95 81
Engine Placement — —
Cylinder Bore & Stroke Cycle (mm) — —
Turnover Of Max Torque (rpm) 2200 4000
Max Power (kW) — —
Presence Of Intercooler — —
Capacity (cm³) 1896 1596
Engine HP 68 101
Engine HP (rpm) 4200 6000

Transmission

Spec
Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2006
Ford Focus
2004 - 2008
Drive Wheels Front wheel drive Front wheel drive
Bore/Stroke Ratio — —
Number Of Gears 5 4
Turning Circle (m) 10.9 10.4
Transmission Manual Automatic

Fuel & Performance

Spec
Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2006
Ford Focus
2004 - 2008
Mixed Fuel Consumption (100km/L) 5.3 7.7
Range (km) 790|1,280 520|920
Emission Standards EURO III EURO IV
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 55 55
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 18.7 13.9
Max Speed (km/h) 160 172
City Fuel (100km/L) 7 10.6
CO₂ Emissions (g/km) — —

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Spec
Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2006
Ford Focus
2004 - 2008
Back Suspension Torsion, Stabilizer bar Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar
Front Suspension Independent, McPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar Independent, McPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar
Steering Type — —
Rear Brakes Disc drum
Front Brakes Disc ventilated disc