The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
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 ECOnetic is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.8 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
171.7 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.65 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
28.62 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
69 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
city
40 mpg
76 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
969 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
969 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
70 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 ECOnetic
70 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft