2004 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 7 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 83 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (170 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Golf |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
