The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 17,600

€ 26,500

€ 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
71.8
79.3
58.3
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
104.3
171.6
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
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.45 %

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
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
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
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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).
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