The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 28,000
€ 22,700
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost is 5.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
172.7
103.1
167.5
172.7 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.1 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
16.77 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
818 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
598 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
102.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
