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Ford Focus III VS Volkswagen Jetta. Antonyms

Ford Focus and VW Jetta. Theoretically, they are classmates, but only when choosing a new C-class car, few people will be nearby. Are they really so different?

Oleg Kalaushin, journalist, 42 years old, driver experience 23 years old, goes to Renault Logan

Ford Focus III. Price: from 509 000 r. On sale: since 2011
VW Jetta. Price: from 685 000 r. On sale: since 2011

What Ford Focus is that VW Jetta has long settled in our market. However, previous models of these bestsellers were somehow closer to each other as emotionally and functionally. They even cost about the same in similar grades. In this connection, many of those who targeted on Focus are now driving on Jetta and, on the contrary, dreaming about the purebred German suddenly loved the Russian American. But the models have been updated, and the faders suddenly did not. The cars were so different that many even ceased to associate them as classmates, with foam at the mouth proving that they could not even put them on one row. And you need to say, partly their arguments are not groundless.

Yes, designers have tried, you will not say anything. The third Focus is completely unlike its predecessor. There is no detail, except for the blue oval on the grille of the radiator, which at least somehow echoes the past. But how much is the future in it! The car clearly drawn with a margin. This is today it looks defiantly, and will be held for several years, and his appearance will still be relevant. The main thing is that by that time a few more stars wars series come out, otherwise few people remember Darth Vader. Today, no other associations when looking at this car in the FAS does not occur. From the rear of the same parallels with the dark side of the force there is no reason, in connection with which the integrity of the appearance is somehow collapsed. However, most likely, it will take several years, and the Facelifting Focus III will be externally more balanced. But so far


Focus III seats have a rather right form.


The rising passenger in VW Jetta almost rests on the ceiling head, but the place in the legs allows you to fit

But while, in our opinion, Jetta looks more harmonious. Yes, it is not original or Little Passat, whether the polo-sedan has grown. Nevertheless, bypassing the car in a circle, it is possible to say with full confidence that there is not a single detail in his exterior that would not supplement it or would not set emphasis.


Ford Focus III. Lovers cloud will appreciate the location of the handbrake


VW Jetta. The modest charm of the bourgeoisie, otherwise and not characterize

The discreet style has been emphasized for Jetta a kind of conductor in a higher estate. The car from the inside is just as decanted. Classic German interior, tweeted ergonomics, strong materials are present all this in other models of the concern, and from this, to be honest, it becomes a bit sad. For a long time, oh how long I want to see something new, nontrivial. Single breakthrough to the future. But the future of VW, as before, until only in technology. However, there is no reason not to rejoice and for the present. For example, for the fact that even with a very gloomy driver, the passenger sitting behind him in the second row does not feel inconvenience. There are really many places. How many of him and in the trunk. The volume of the latter is 510 liters, and if necessary, it can be increased by throwing back the back of the reverse row. This, by the way, can be made straight from the trunk, pulling over the appropriate handle and pushing the load on: it will strive in the back and fold it.


Ford Focus III. It seems, everything is like everyone else, but somehow futuristic


VW Jetta. Just and clearly, here's more font bigger

The Focus seats are folded traditionally, that is, by pressing the button in the back of the back. The opening of the trunk to the salon is cleared, it is not more opening the trunk itself, which is not so great here. The latter circumstance, by the way, forced many rental firms to refuse this car in favor of Hatchback. In the trunk of the sedan, large suitcases simply do not smell. The trunk itself is also not particularly spacious. Its volume is significantly less than that of Jetta, and is equal to 372 liters.

Not much place in Focus and on the second row of seats. And this is provided that the wheelburn in cars is almost equal. So, sacrificing the trunk, it was possible to worry about passengers, but did not work out. But it turned out another. It is worth opening a driver's door, as emotions literally tear you into parts. Such a richness of designer thought did not have to see. Here it is, the future. And everything seems to be everything here as in other cars and the steering wheel, and the instrument shield, and the central console, but all this is not from today's life. This is our tomorrow.

Later, when the wave of emotions gradually falls and you start to delve into all this abundance of buttons, handles, displays, it becomes somewhat alone. If you would not forget, not to get lost in all this, but, shutting, twisting, clinging, calm down. Here everything is like others, just more beautiful and more closely. Yes, closer, and this is despite the fact that Focus is wider than Jetta by 4 cm. However, the sensations of VW are much more spacious. In Ford, the space eats a huge central console with an equally huge beard from her. And when you sit behind the wheel of Focus, you do not leave the idea that this interior is from a completely different car, which is much more futuristic, and the dynamics in it are more. And so the cheetah in the Lani skins.

And what, in fact, with dynamics and other parameters characteristic of the movement of these cars? As we tried to take on a test more or less suitable for technical specifications, everything is in vain. Dealers, as discharge, all Focus were automatic, and Jetta handle. It seems to be incorrect, but the Fords claim that their Power Shift is not inferior to the usual mechanical transmission, and if so, why not? But here there is another moment. Engine volume in Ford 1.6 liters, and VW 1.4. It seems like small, but this is in terms of capacity, he is stronger than Ford for 25 horses, it gives an increase of 150. As a result, and in these indicators of the machine turned out to be complete distinguities. But, by and large, Ford lost VW only in dynamics. For other indicators, such as handling, braking efficiency, stability, suspension comfort, almost no difference. Both cars fell quite well, each of them steering is very intelligible. In any case, it is felt that the wheels are clinging for something and they are based on something, and do not rotate in emptiness.

Suspension and Vollkswagen Jetta, and Focus is well adapted to our conditions, and supplied them in excessive softness or stiffness is simply impossible. Cannot be, will say any of you so that cars are so similar about these indicators! Very can even. Perhaps, if we were on a dry track, we would find something very distinguishing these cars, but on the snowy road, find a difference in the nuances quite difficult. Therefore, I will not inflate the cheeks and paint the terms.
But this is what clearly noted is that noise insulation is better at Focus. Not in vacuum, of course, you are going, but in the cabin is very quiet. In Jetta, too, noises do not get noise, but there is no ears effect. And in conclusion about fuel consumption. Let's just say, he does not strain. Manufacturers managed to make quite powerful and at the same time not very voracious cars. However, VW it turned out better.

 
ford Focus from 509 000 r.
He did not become more, he did not become more dynamic, and did not even be better to go than his predecessor, but he had more interesting, both in terms of design and from the point of view of technology. Plus, this car has become more comfortable for both the driver (a parking assistance system has appeared) and for passengers.


Driving
Dynamics, manageability All this should like the average driver.

Salon
Spacious you will not call it, and the trunk is clearly small, but in the absence of a style it is not to reproach.

Comfort
The suspension is quite comfortable, high level and noise insulation.

Security
In the database 2 airbags and ABS.

Price
Competitive.

 
vW Jetta from 685 000 r.
Compared with its predecessor, the new Jetta has become more. Especially noticeable growth in the wheelbase on the second row of space for passengers with excess. Materials are significantly high-quality finishing materials. A lot of attention was given to equipping. As for engines, their three. All gasoline, from 105 to 150 liters. with.


Driving
Despite its dimensions, the car turned out quite mischievous

Salon
Bucked emotionally, but very spacious. Pleases with its volume and trunk.

Comfort
First of all, I want to mention the comfort of the rear passengers.

Security
In the base of 6 airbags and ABS.

Price
Initially seems overpriced, but considering the equipment ...

Our verdict
Ford Focus and Volkswagen Jetta belong to one class, but emotionally they are still very far from each other. And it concerns it both exterior and interior of cars. Focus is more dynamic, more extravagant. Jetta, on the contrary, literally sys with its conservatism. But they ride almost the same.

 

A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [March 2012]