Focus sedan I vs Volga 3110: which is better?
Ford Focus sedan I (1998–2005) vs GAZ Volga 3110 (1997–2005): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Ford Focus sedan ISpecifications
| Ford Focus sedan I | GAZ Volga 3110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 1998–2005 | 1997–2005 |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.6 Zetec | 2.4 (ZMZ-402) |
| Power, up to | 100 hp | 100 hp |
| Torque, up to | 145 Nm | — |
| Gearbox | manual | manual |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | rear-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 362 mm | 4 880 mm |
| Width | 1 702 mm | 1 800 mm |
| Height | 1 430 mm | 1 476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 615 mm | 2 800 mm |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 70 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 13 675 ₸ | ≈ 28 750 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Ford Focus sedan I
Pros
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Ford Duratec/Zetec/EcoBoost engine: Duratec suffers timing belt and ignition coil wear
- Age: the last cars were built in 2005, condition is everything
Engine (Ford Duratec/Zetec/EcoBoost): on Duratec — timing belt and ignition coil wear; on EcoBoost — overheating and coolant leaks on the 1.6.
GAZ Volga 3110
Pros
- Large tank: 70 L
- Local assembly: Russia
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- ZMZ-402/409, UMZ engine: chain and hydraulic tensioner noise (ZMZ-409)
- Age: the last cars were built in 2005, condition is everything
Engine (ZMZ-402/409, UMZ): chain and hydraulic tensioner noise (ZMZ-409); oil leaks; overheating.
Which one to choose
- Focus sedan I — if you care more about: kz tax 2026.
- Volga 3110 — if you care more about: wheelbase, fuel tank.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Focus sedan I or Volga 3110?
Focus sedan I: up to 100 hp, Volga 3110: up to 100 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Focus sedan I — about 13 675 ₸, Volga 3110 — about 28 750 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.