Ford Focus Mk2 or Volvo V50?

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

In short

Length: Focus Mk2 4,488 mm, V50 4,514 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Focus Mk2 526 l, V50 417 l.
Lowest consumption: Focus Mk2 4.5 l/100 km, V50 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Focus Mk2 59–165 kW, V50 80–103 kW.
Standard equipment: Focus Mk2 20 items (Ambiente), V50 32 items (Kinetic).
On Autodrom: Focus Mk2 from €10,800 (1 listing); no V50 is listed right now.

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

Volvo V502004–2012 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Focus Mk22004–20111 listing · from €10,800	Volvo V502004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,342 mm–4,488 mm	Length4,514 mm
Width	Width1,840 mm	Width1,770 mm
Height	Height1,454 mm–1,500 mm	Height1,457 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,640 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume385 l–526 l	Trunk volume417 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,198 kg–1,392 kg	Curb weight1,334 kg–1,399 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank53 l–55 l	Fuel tank52 l–62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2011	Production years2004–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines4
Power	Power59–165 kW (80–224 hp)	Power80–103 kW (109–140 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5	Displacement (l)1.6–2.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDCi 109	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.6D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · ST 2.5 225	Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · 2.0D
Top speed	Top speed241 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsAmbiente · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Ambiente	Items in the base trim32 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Titanium	Items in the top trim38 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort3 · 7
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
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✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 6
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 9
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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
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 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
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 Volvo V50?

Length: Volvo V50 4,514 mm, Ford Focus Mk2 4,488 mm (a 26 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,640 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 417 vs 526 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Focus Mk2 or Volvo V50?

The most frugal Ford Focus Mk2 uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDCi 109); the most frugal Volvo V50 4.9 l/100 km (1.6D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Focus Mk2 or Volvo V50?

The strongest Ford Focus Mk2 makes 165 kW (224 hp) (ST 2.5 225); the strongest Volvo V50 103 kW (140 hp) (2.4).

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