The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 19,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g 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 1.6.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6
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 ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.74 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 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
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
104 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
28.62 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
69 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
60 mpg
city
24 mpg
76 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
969 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
969 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
70 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
70 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
