2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Volkswagen Fox were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 737 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. 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, 2006 Ford Focus (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Fox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Volkswagen Fox | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Fox |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
