The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 21,900
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 Powershift (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
171.6 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
797 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft