The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,900

€ 25,600

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 is 4.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.2 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
172.4
103.1
167.6
172.4 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3023 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.64 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
123 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
24.58 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
42 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
57 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
577 mi
Range
797 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
577 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
80.3 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
106.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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