Ford Focus 5 Doors (1998 – 2001) vs Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Ford Focus 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 116 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.3 s against 10.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 201 km/h against 193 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,074 kg against 1,130 kg. At 4,150 mm, the Ford Focus 5 Doors is 71 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio.
| Specification |
Ford
Focus 5 Doors
1998 – 2001
|
Volkswagen
Golf Cabrio
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | Convertible |
| Variants | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 131 hp | 75 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 250 Nm | 140 – 210 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 15.0 s | 10.7 – 15.5 s |
| Top speed | 168 – 201 km/h | 163 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 8.7 L/100 km | 5.2 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm | 4,079 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,699 – 1,700 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,469 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,074 – 1,208 kg | 1,130 – 1,205 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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