New Ford Focus vs VW Golf vs Vauxhall Astra - Auto Express
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Date: 2022-04-17
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BoeingvsAirbus1578
I have driven 2 different Golfs and one Golf plus for a company car, one with a 1. 6 DSG, and one with a 2. 0 manual. Firstly, I must say how excellent they are to drive, they are great all round cars with smooth, punchy acceleration. owever, the interior trim, as with the 5 Passats I have driven (even on top spec models) is dour, and always breaks or falls apart. Add this to the fact an Astra or Focus is cheaper and plusher, along with being more stylish, then the Golf is a clearly over rated.
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I have driven 2 different Golfs and one Golf plus for a company car, one with a 1. 6 DSG, and one with a 2. 0 manual. Firstly, I must say how excellent they are to drive, they are great all round cars with smooth, punchy acceleration. owever, the interior trim, as with the 5 Passats I have driven (even on top spec models) is dour, and always breaks or falls apart. Add this to the fact an Astra or Focus is cheaper and plusher, along with being more stylish, then the Golf is a clearly over rated.
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jandj
1. 6 tdci is good but i felt the 1. 6 tdci very sluggish it has almost no torq below 2000 rpm and in city driving in bumper to bumper traffic low end torq is the most wanted atribute of an engine in ma experience otherwise i ll get end up revving the engine at slopes inclines traffic signals etc 2 keep the car moving and thats a stress and 4 that reason the 1. 6 TDI of VW is a gem, beautiful low end torq but i dont like golfs desin and features and lite steerin, i ll go with 1. 0 ecoboost fiesta125ps
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1. 6 tdci is good but i felt the 1. 6 tdci very sluggish it has almost no torq below 2000 rpm and in city driving in bumper to bumper traffic low end torq is the most wanted atribute of an engine in ma experience otherwise i ll get end up revving the engine at slopes inclines traffic signals etc 2 keep the car moving and thats a stress and 4 that reason the 1. 6 TDI of VW is a gem, beautiful low end torq but i dont like golfs desin and features and lite steerin, i ll go with 1. 0 ecoboost fiesta125ps
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Kurt
I own a Focus Zetec S and i must say i love it, i prefer VW's to ford in general though but without being bias i must say the ford is superb in every single way. The reviewer isn't lying when he said the ford is firm at low speed, it's very firm. I like this at high speed because it handles amazing. The golf however at low speed goes over bumps like a bentley. When it comes to buying and keeping, i would say get the golf if you can afford it. the ford loses too much value for an owner
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I own a Focus Zetec S and i must say i love it, i prefer VW's to ford in general though but without being bias i must say the ford is superb in every single way. The reviewer isn't lying when he said the ford is firm at low speed, it's very firm. I like this at high speed because it handles amazing. The golf however at low speed goes over bumps like a bentley. When it comes to buying and keeping, i would say get the golf if you can afford it. the ford loses too much value for an owner
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BoeingvsAirbus1578
If anything, it has more soft touch than the Golf. Also, the Golf's interior is quite bland looking, even on the new model, the entire car looks dull. At least the Focus has design and character put into it. I love my 1. 0 EcoBoost Focus, drives great, too. MPG is also best in class with the Focus, 83. 1mpg with the 88g/km 1. 6 TDCI, and a generous 115bhp. I could go on about how the Focus is best selling, safest and best value for money, but I'd be here all day.
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If anything, it has more soft touch than the Golf. Also, the Golf's interior is quite bland looking, even on the new model, the entire car looks dull. At least the Focus has design and character put into it. I love my 1. 0 EcoBoost Focus, drives great, too. MPG is also best in class with the Focus, 83. 1mpg with the 88g/km 1. 6 TDCI, and a generous 115bhp. I could go on about how the Focus is best selling, safest and best value for money, but I'd be here all day.
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Mark-1
I like the VW golf. For the fact that holds value when its time to sell. But i know fords drive fantastic. I have owned many vauxhall. And many ford and always get shafted when time to sell. But as a ST driver i want the perfect combo. style. And the resale value. For once im temped to be boring and have a Golf TDI. LOok unimpressive but a capable car. And hold money. Good for me. TdI GT good enough.
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I like the VW golf. For the fact that holds value when its time to sell. But i know fords drive fantastic. I have owned many vauxhall. And many ford and always get shafted when time to sell. But as a ST driver i want the perfect combo. style. And the resale value. For once im temped to be boring and have a Golf TDI. LOok unimpressive but a capable car. And hold money. Good for me. TdI GT good enough.
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trianglemouse
Can't understand why journalists praise the golf interior. Yes its nicely put together but so are most euro hatches and what's more its so dull. To me the golf is like a bosch washing machine, very good at its job but you don't fall in love with your washing machine. I'd take either of the other two over the golf anyday.
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Can't understand why journalists praise the golf interior. Yes its nicely put together but so are most euro hatches and what's more its so dull. To me the golf is like a bosch washing machine, very good at its job but you don't fall in love with your washing machine. I'd take either of the other two over the golf anyday.
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BoeingvsAirbus1578
Hello, if you are doin short journeys, go for the 1. 0 EcoBoost (if you still haven't decided. Since then, the 1. 6 TDCI has been availabe on the Focus, and gets 83. 1mpg, with 88g/km CO2. I'd go for the diesel if I were you, especially if you drive it for more than half an hour or so on your way to places.
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Hello, if you are doin short journeys, go for the 1. 0 EcoBoost (if you still haven't decided. Since then, the 1. 6 TDCI has been availabe on the Focus, and gets 83. 1mpg, with 88g/km CO2. I'd go for the diesel if I were you, especially if you drive it for more than half an hour or so on your way to places.
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9FORDIE9
-Brandon Friesen I disagree with your comment entirely. I have a 61 plate Golf and a 14 plate focus - both 2. 0tdci versions - and I can safely say that when I want some fun, I get the Focus out. not the dull, safe and steady Golf. Good car, and I wouldn't change her, but my god its boring!
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-Brandon Friesen I disagree with your comment entirely. I have a 61 plate Golf and a 14 plate focus - both 2. 0tdci versions - and I can safely say that when I want some fun, I get the Focus out. not the dull, safe and steady Golf. Good car, and I wouldn't change her, but my god its boring!
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Jamie
i like vw ford need step it with with looks the focus need shine the astra did ok on look but baby sister look better but with top 3 car you get what you pay for in cost fink ford give up with on puma bit fast vw golf look of need step up for look on cars
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i like vw ford need step it with with looks the focus need shine the astra did ok on look but baby sister look better but with top 3 car you get what you pay for in cost fink ford give up with on puma bit fast vw golf look of need step up for look on cars
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Mahid
I recently drove a ford focus and to be honest i was not impressed, the ride was firm and bumpy, the fuel economy is poor, in my opinion the astra is betted value for money with a comfortable ride
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I recently drove a ford focus and to be honest i was not impressed, the ride was firm and bumpy, the fuel economy is poor, in my opinion the astra is betted value for money with a comfortable ride
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