The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,800

€ 36,900

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTE
57.8
71.8
79.3
58
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
104.3
171.7
103.4
168.1
171.7 in
Length
168.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTE
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.31 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTE
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTE
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
46 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
784 mi
Range
1657 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft







35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft