The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,700
€ 24,300
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 is 7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.4
101.5
165.3
172.4 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %
General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
DEH
Generation
1K
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
VW Golf 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
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
29.44 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
687 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
