The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 20,500
€ 23,100
€ 20,500
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 Ti-VCT is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.32 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22.87 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
62 mpg
50 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
971 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
