The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 20,300
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 Flexifuel is 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
171.6 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.82 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
120 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
29 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
256.7 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).
82.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft