The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 17,900

€ 21,300

€ 17,900
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 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 BiFuel.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.95 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
26.92 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
50 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
579 mi
Range
257 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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