The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 20,300
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 20,300
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 Flexifuel is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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 Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.76 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
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 Flexifuel
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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
29 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft