The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,400
€ 24,700
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.7 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
814 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
