The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 23,400
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 TDI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
22.7 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
48 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
761 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
761 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1387 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