The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 16,500
€ 23,400
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.8
71.8
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.8 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.5
171.7 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 TDI
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.58 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
33.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
33.18 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
