The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 19,700
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
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 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
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 TDI BMT
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.73 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

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

571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
784 mi
Range
795 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
88.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft