The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 19,800
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 TDCi is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
63.8
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
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.14 %
General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
22.7 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
48 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
450 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
761 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
144 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
100.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1387 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
