The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 26,500

€ 29,700

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi is 7.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1484
1823
2015
1491
1789
2073
1823 mm
Width
1789 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1484 mm
Height
1491 mm
2650
4358
2619
4284
4358 mm
Length
4284 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.89 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
DYB
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
161 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
161 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
340 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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8.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
8.83 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
58 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
46 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
761 mi
Range
675 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
761 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
100.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
629 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1148 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L