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Ford Focus vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (27,500 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or VW ID.7?

Ford Focus vs VW ID.7: Key differences

Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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VW ID.7

4.1 (5 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Focus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Focus is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,500 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,861 £.

ID.7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.7 offers a bit more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Ford Focus takes 5.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Focus is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.7 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 259 Nm more.

Focus

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus is significantly lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 850 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers clearly more boot space – 532 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,586 L, about 232 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus carries somewhat more – 560 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 stands out in the key areas in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 km
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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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Reviews Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Henk
28 Dec 2025, 23:33:18

Good handling and more than enough pulling power from the 1.5‑litre EcoBoost.

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VW ID.7

VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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Reviews VW ID.7

4.1 (5 Reviews)
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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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VW ID.7

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,500 - 42,700 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
117 - 183 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
460 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
Is the Ford Focus offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Focus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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