2006 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Focus (215 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
