The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 23,000

€ 23,100

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.65 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 TDI BlueMotion
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
28.62 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
69 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
76 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
969 mi
Range
899 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
969 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
70 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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