The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 20,500
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.75 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22.87 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
241 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
144.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft