The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 27,400
€ 19,000
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 is 7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.4
101.5
165.3
172.4 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
12.24 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
148 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
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6
129 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
20.91 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
