The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 20,500
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.8 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.93 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
47 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
697 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
684 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
94.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1369 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft