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VW Passat vs Ford Focus comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 27,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Ford Focus?

VW Passat vs Ford Focus: Key differences

VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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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

Passat

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Focus is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,500 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,948 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Focus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Focus offers very slightly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus delivers only slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Passat

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus is a bit lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 243 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers considerably more boot space – 690 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries marginally more – 577 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat holds a decisive overall lead 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 km
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The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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 Passat
Ford Focus

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
27,500 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 153 g/km
co2
117 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
392 L
Length
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Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height
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Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
495 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
Brand
VW
Brand
Ford
Is the VW Passat offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Passat is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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