The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,500

€ 24,700

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp is 4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.7
103.1
167.6
171.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
113 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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26.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
26.06 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
57 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
784 mi
Range
797 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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