The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 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 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 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.6 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
161 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
19.46 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
48 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
670 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
761 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1387 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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