The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 19,700
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
171.6 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.17 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

 REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
46 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
784 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft