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Focus Motor Yachts 5X vs Volkswagen Golf

The Focus Motor Yachts 5X is 12.22m (40ft) longer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Focus Motor Yachts 5XVolkswagen Golf
Length16.50m4,284mm
Engines2 x Volvo Penta D11 IPS 950 (pod drive) or 2 x MAN I6 850 (shaft drive)1.5 TSI 115bhp to 1.5 TSI 204bhp plug-in hybrid eHybrid
Cabins1-3, configurable-
0-60mph-9.9 seconds (1.5 TSI), 7.2 seconds (eHybrid)
Seats-5
Boot volume-273-381 litres (seats up), 1,270 litres (seats down)

Sources: Focus Motor Yachts 5X, Volkswagen Golf. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 5X if...

  • you want one that is 12.22m (40ft) longer

A mid-size flybridge motor yacht for private charter or ownership rather than day hire. It suits buyers or charterers wanting a fast, comfortable cruiser with flexible cabin layouts.

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Full 5X specifications →

Buy or hire the Golf if...

A well-known compact hatchback bought and hired as an everyday, easy-to-drive family car. The range of petrol, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines lets a hire fleet offer a cheap-to-run option without stepping down to a smaller car.

Full Golf specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Focus Motor Yachts 5X and the Volkswagen Golf?

The Focus Motor Yachts 5X is 12.22m (40ft) longer. The Focus Motor Yachts 5X is a flybridge motor yacht; the Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.

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