2004 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
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, 2004 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Polo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
