The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (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.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 DSG (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 DSG (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
3234 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.98 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
28.62 lb/hp
31.1 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
48 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
69 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
city
41 mpg
76 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
969 mi
Range
697 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
969 mi
697 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).
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
70 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
1241 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft