The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 22,500

€ 21,300

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 99g 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 BiFuel.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 99g
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.08 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
104 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
199 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
28.62 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
64 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55 mpg
city
19 mpg
69 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
890 mi
Range
257 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
890 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
135.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
76.1 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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