Ford Focus Mk2 or Volkswagen Golf V?

2004–2011 vs 2003–2008 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Focus Mk2 4,488 mm, Golf V 4,216 mm — a 27 cm difference.
Boot: Focus Mk2 526 l, Golf V 350 l.
Lowest consumption: Focus Mk2 4.5 l/100 km, Golf V 5.1 l/100 km.
Power: Focus Mk2 59–165 kW, Golf V 59–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Focus Mk2 20 items (Ambiente), Golf V 21 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Focus Mk2 from €10,800 (1 listing), Golf V from €3,000 (2 listings).

Ford Focus Mk22004–2011 · 10 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, TitaniumSpecifications →1 listing from €10,800 →

Volkswagen Golf V2003–2008 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, GTSpecifications →2 listings from €3,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Focus Mk22004–20111 listing · from €10,800	Volkswagen Golf V2003–20082 listings · from €3,000
Dimensions
Length	Length4,342 mm–4,488 mm	Length4,204 mm–4,216 mm
Width	Width1,840 mm	Width1,759 mm
Height	Height1,454 mm–1,500 mm	Height1,469 mm–1,485 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,640 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume385 l–526 l	Trunk volume350 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,198 kg–1,392 kg	Curb weight1,173 kg–1,380 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank53 l–55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2011	Production years2003–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power59–165 kW (80–224 hp)	Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDCi 109	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · ST 2.5 225	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 2.0 TFSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed241 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsAmbiente · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Ambiente	Items in the base trim21 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Titanium	Items in the top trim33 · Sportline
Equipment · Comfort3 · 5
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
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 · Safety6 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
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—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings2
Price from	Price from€10,800	Price from€3,000
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€7,000

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