The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 24,400
€ 19,000
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBlue is 7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.62 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
60 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
