The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 29,900

€ 21,300

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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
172.7
101.5
165.3
172.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.85 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 BiFuel
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
17.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
17.19 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
32 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
547 mi
Range
257 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft