2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Volkswagen Pickup
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Volkswagen Pickup were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Volkswagen Pickup are equipped with a 1,594 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup.
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 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Volkswagen Pickup | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Focus | Pickup |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |