The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 25,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
706 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft