The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 26,700
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 Start/Stopp is 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.51 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
21.08 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
932 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft