The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 19,700
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp 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 BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.49 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
784 mi
Range
833 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft