The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 30,000

€ 22,200

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 2.0 EcoBlue is 7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.4
101.5
165.3
172.4 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.35 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
22.61 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
664 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft