The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 24,600

€ 29,000

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.89 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
133 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.45 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
48 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
706 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
697 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
92.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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