The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 24,000

€ 22,200

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
2961 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.41 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
120 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.09 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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