The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 22,500
€ 21,900
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.8 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.5
171.7 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
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.52 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
113 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
26.06 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
784 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
