The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 24,000
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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 15.6 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 15.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1469
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
1823
2015
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1823 mm
Width
1759 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1469 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
2650
4360
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4360 mm
Length
4204 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1343 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.12 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
11.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
11.38 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
74 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
66 mpg
city
48 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
557 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L