Ford Focus Mk1 or Volkswagen Golf IV?

1998–2004 vs 1997–2003 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Focus Mk1 4,442 mm, Golf IV 4,397 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Focus Mk1 500 l, Golf IV 460 l.
Lowest consumption: Focus Mk1 5.1 l/100 km, Golf IV 5 l/100 km.
Power: Focus Mk1 55–158 kW, Golf IV 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Focus Mk1 17 items (Ambiente), Golf IV 15 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Focus Mk11998–2004 · 10 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, CLSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003 · 11 engines · Basis, Comfortline, Highline, TrendlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Focus Mk11998–2004no listings	Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,152 mm–4,442 mm	Length4,149 mm–4,397 mm
Width	Width1,698 mm–1,772 mm	Width1,735 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,481 mm	Height1,439 mm–1,477 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,615 mm	Wheelbase2,511 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–500 l	Trunk volume330 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,093 kg–1,260 kg	Curb weight1,064 kg–1,315 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2004	Production years1997–2003
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power55–158 kW (75–215 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.8 TDCi 115	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 RS	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsAmbiente · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Ambiente	Items in the base trim15 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · ST170	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort2 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Focus Mk1 or Volkswagen Golf IV?

Length: Ford Focus Mk1 4,442 mm, Volkswagen Golf IV 4,397 mm (a 45 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,615 vs 2,511 mm. Boot: 500 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Focus Mk1 or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The most frugal Ford Focus Mk1 uses 5.1 l/100 km (1.8 TDCi 115); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf IV 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Ford Focus Mk1 or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The strongest Ford Focus Mk1 makes 158 kW (215 hp) (2.0 RS); the strongest Volkswagen Golf IV 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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