The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 22,500

€ 27,500

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.8 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
113 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
26.22 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
784 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
111 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft