The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 25,800
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.66 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.32 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft