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 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
63.8
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
104.3
171.7
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 Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.53 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
56 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
