2017 Ford Focus S Sedan // 2017 Volkswagen Golf 3dr HB Man 1.8 TSI Trendline comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 73% Ford Focus zone Ford dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 79% Volkswagen Golf zone Volkswagen dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$17,398	CA$19,195
Fees	CA$1,750	CA$1,645
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$327/month	CA$361/month
Awards	Best sport car under $50,000 of 2017	Best sedan and wagon under $50,000 of 2017
Powertrain
Engine	2,0 l I-4	-
Power	160 hp @ 6,500 rpm (119 kW)	-
Torque	146 lb·ft @ 4,450 rpm (198 N·m)	-
Induction	Atmospheric	-
Fuel	E85, Regular	-
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Sedan	Hatchback
Category	Compact Car	N/A
Assembly	Wayne, MI, US	N/A
Generation	4	N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	9.5 L/100km (13.0 Lₑ/100km)	N/A
Highway	7.0 L/100km (10.0 Lₑ/100km)	N/A
Combined	8.4 L/100km (11.0 Lₑ/100km)	N/A
Autonomy	559 km	-
CO₂ emissions	195 g/km	190 g/km
Equipment
Remote engine start	optional	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard
CD player	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	available	available
Android Auto compatible	available	available
Bluetooth audio	standard	N/A
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	N/A
Turning diameter	11 m	11 m
Front suspension	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension	N/A	independent, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Drum (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P195/65HR15	P195/65HR15
Rear tires	P195/65HR15	P195/65HR15
Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,534 mm (179″)	4,255 mm (168″)
Width	1,824 mm (72″)	1,791 mm (71″)
Height	1,466 mm (58″)	1,453 mm (57″)
Wheelbase	2,649 mm (104″)	2,637 mm (104″)
Front track	1,554 mm (61″)	1,549 mm (61″)
Rear track	1,534 mm (60″)	1,519 mm (60″)
Weight	1,331 kg (2,934 lb)	1,316 kg (2,901 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	374 l	between 646 l and 1,492 l
Fuel tank	47 l (10 gal)	50 l (11 gal)
Towing capacity	N/A	N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h	9.3 s (estimated)	N/A
80-120 km/h	6.3 s (estimated)	N/A
Top speed	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	44 m (estimated)	N/A
Warranty
Base warranty	3 years/60,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	5 years/100,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	6/10	6/10
Reliability	4/10	3/10
Safety	8/10	9/10
Infotainment	7/10	7/10
Driving	8/10	8/10
Overall	7/10	9/10
Average	73%	79%

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