The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 19,700
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.39 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
170 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
784 mi
Range
241 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft