The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 26,500

€ 22,500

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.25 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
1K
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 1.6 TDI BMT
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
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
19.46 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
48 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
833 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
761 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1387 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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