The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 24,400
€ 20,900
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 BiFuel.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
60 mpg
city
19 mpg
71 mpg
highway
33 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
835 mi
Range
257 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
