The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 16,500

€ 27,500

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.3
171.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.51 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
33.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
33.18 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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