The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 24,400
€ 24,100
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBlue is 4.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
122 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
835 mi
Range
739 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
