The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 24,000
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,000
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 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.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)
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
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.48 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
45 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
633 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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
107 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft