The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.13 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
113.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft