The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 25,800
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 23,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
171.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.46 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 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 Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.32 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
797 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft