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Ford Focus vs VW Touran – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Ford Focus or VW Touran fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Focus has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 7881 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Focus manages with 4.90 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Focus has a convincingly edge – offering 280 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Focus performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Touran tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Focus pulls to a small extent stronger with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Ford Focus is somewhat lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers decisively more room – 834 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 442 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs distinct better – up to 1980 L, which is about 626 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran hardly perceptible takes the win – 601 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Focus proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Focus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Ford Focus

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 8 L
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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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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27500 - 42700 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
117 - 183 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1330 - 1529 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4382 - 4397 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1825 - 1844 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1438 - 1482 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1354 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2261 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the Ford Focus?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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