Quote Originally Posted by JITB
u know the 2 put out almost the same power. the svt isnt really fast stock, i drove my friends for a week (yellow 04 euro svt). it moves good for stock, but not impressive. But i was coming from driving a modified turbo car to the svtf..lol so taht might have played a big part. but the car has alot of aftermarket ALOT! the svt 2.0 is a very very stout motor, awhole lot better thant the regular 2.0 zetec. Its a completly rebuilt version by cosowrth and svt. its a very boost friendly motor as well.
good info on the svt motor!
http://myfordfocus.com/svt/

if u do get one make sure id choose the euro version.. nicer wheels/hid's/

BUT!! if i had to choose id probrably go with the vdub.. but i got a fear of them, i hear too many bad stories of them and their repairs!

im willing to bet they oth are about the same speed wise..
The actual Euro ST's and SVTs are often Turbocharged depending on year and trim (Not the US "Euro" versions mind you). And use the same block for the 4-cylinder we do. Of course it's boost happy.

As far as V-W's and repairs, the horror stories come from people who take their car to the first mechanic they drive past and expect a big repair bill, and they get it. If you take it to someone who specializes in German or European cars, they will tell you that for the most part VW's are not any harder to work on or find parts for than a domestic. It's a full 50% having the correct tools and knowledge to work on the car, something people in Europe often lament about American cars over there with.