The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 23,000
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
€ 27,100
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
28.62 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
69 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
60 mpg
city
47 mpg
76 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
969 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
969 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
70 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft