The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 28,700
€ 21,200
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.3
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
104.3
171.7
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
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.25 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.71 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
560 mi
Range
510 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
