Ford Focus Mk2 or Volkswagen Golf VI?

2004–2011 vs 2008–2012 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: Focus Mk2 4,488 mm, Golf VI 4,534 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Focus Mk2 526 l, Golf VI 505 l.
Lowest consumption: Focus Mk2 4.5 l/100 km, Golf VI 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Focus Mk2 59–165 kW, Golf VI 77–155 kW.
Standard equipment: Focus Mk2 20 items (Ambiente), Golf VI 26 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Focus Mk2 from €10,800 (1 listing); no Golf VI is listed right now.

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

Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, MatchSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Focus Mk22004–20111 listing · from €10,800	Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,342 mm–4,488 mm	Length4,199 mm–4,534 mm
Width	Width1,840 mm	Width1,779 mm–1,786 mm
Height	Height1,454 mm–1,500 mm	Height1,423 mm–1,504 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,640 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume385 l–526 l	Trunk volume250 l–505 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,198 kg–1,392 kg	Curb weight1,235 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank53 l–55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2011	Production years2008–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power59–165 kW (80–224 hp)	Power77–155 kW (105–211 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
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 consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · ST 2.5 225	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed241 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsAmbiente · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Ambiente	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Titanium	Items in the top trim39 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort3 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
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 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 10
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✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
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	Listings0
Price from	Price from€10,800	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Focus Mk2 or Volkswagen Golf VI?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VI 4,534 mm, Ford Focus Mk2 4,488 mm (a 46 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 505 vs 526 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Focus Mk2 or Volkswagen Golf VI?

The most frugal Ford Focus Mk2 uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDCi 109); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VI 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Ford Focus Mk2 or Volkswagen Golf VI?

The strongest Ford Focus Mk2 makes 165 kW (224 hp) (ST 2.5 225); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VI 155 kW (211 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI).

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