Ford Focus Wagon (1999 – 2001) vs Volkswagen Golf Variant (1999 – 2006): specs compared
Both offer around 130 hp at most. The Ford Focus Wagon is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.6 s against 10.5 s. The Volkswagen Golf Variant has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 201 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.3 L/100 km. The Ford Focus Wagon is the lighter car, from 1,115 kg against 1,141 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Focus Wagon
1999 – 2001
|
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
1999 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2001 | 1999 – 2006 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 7 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 131 hp | 68 – 131 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 250 Nm | 128 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 – 15.5 s | 10.5 – 18.5 s |
| Top speed | 168 – 201 km/h | 160 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 8.6 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,115 – 1,244 kg | 1,141 – 1,309 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.