2010 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus.
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, 2012 Volkswagen T5 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Focus | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | T5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1722 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
