The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 25,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,700
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 slightly. The Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
171.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.25 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56 mpg
city
60 mpg
65 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
914 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft