The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 25,700

€ 23,000

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp is 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.3
171.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
DYB
Generation
1K
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
645 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft