The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 22,000
€ 23,100
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2939 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.43 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
19.86 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
50 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
899 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
412 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
263 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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
263 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
