The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 25,700

€ 21,900

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 15.6 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 15.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1469
1823
2015
1621
1759
1946
1823 mm
Width
1759 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1469 mm
Height
1621 mm
2650
4360
2578
4204
4360 mm
Length
4204 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.54 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
270 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
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11.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
11.56 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
74 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
67 mpg
city
31 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
867 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L