The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 21,700

€ 24,100

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.7
103.1
167.6
171.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
120 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.94 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
50 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
739 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
727 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft