The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,500

€ 26,000

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.8
71.8
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.8 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.5
171.7 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 BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.77 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
23.79 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1263 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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