The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 20,300
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.55 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
670 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
579 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
104.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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