The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 21,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.8 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.5
171.7 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.29 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.23 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
