The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 17,600
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.45 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
99 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
28.41 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
678 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
727 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
89 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1376 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft