The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,800

€ 32,600

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 Start/Stopp is 4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.7
103.1
167.6
171.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.14 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
129 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.32 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
560 mi
Range
684 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
102.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft