The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,700

€ 28,600

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
167.5
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.71 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
560 mi
Range
690 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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