2000 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (69 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Focus weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (125 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Golf | Focus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
