The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 20,300
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.2 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
40 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
833 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
579 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft