The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 26,800
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.02 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.23 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft