The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.6
103.1
167.5
171.6 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.76 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
104 hp
108 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 ECOnetic 88g
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
28.62 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
69 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
51 mpg
76 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
969 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
969 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
70 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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