2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Focus | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |