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The Volkswagen Golf Compared to the Ford Focus

Volkswagen and Ford have been two of the top brands for a long time, making it difficult to choose between them. Our team wants to help you see what advantages and similarities you might find between two competing models from these manufacturers. A sporty hatchback like the Volkswagen Golf will offer drivers a lot, but we want you to be confident in the decision that you are making.

To help you decide which model might be perfect for you, we have taken two popular models – the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus – and put them head-to-head in some of the most popular categories.

Volkswagen Golf vs Ford Focus

  • The Ford Focus sedan starts at a lower price than the Volkswagen Golf, but choosing the Ford Focus Hatchback puts the price at pretty much the same as the Golf.
  • The Volkswagen Golf offers a longer warranty than the Ford Focus does, giving six-years or 72,000 miles in its warranty.
  • The base engine of the Golf makes much more torque than the base engine of the Ford Focus.
  • The Volkswagen Golf offers more cargo space than either the Ford Focus sedan or hatchback.

  • You will be getting more passenger space when you choose the Volkswagen Golf over the Ford Focus.

  • The rear passengers will be more comfortable with extra leg space in the Volkswagen Golf.
  • Both models have an available eight-inch touchscreen display for media and navigation controls.
  • The Volkswagen Golf has more driver assistance features available than the Ford Focus offers.
  • The Volkswagen Golf has an available Panoramic Sunroof while the Ford Focus only offers a moonroof on higher-end trims.
  • The Volkswagen Golf comes standard with a Blind-Spot Monitor, the Ford Focus does not.