The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,600

€ 23,700

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.5
171.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.52 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.45 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
48 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
51 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
797 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
697 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
80.3 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
92.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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