The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 16,500
€ 23,300
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT 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.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.02 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
33.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
33.33 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
