The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 25,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.4 %
General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
28.5 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
45 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
697 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
633 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
107 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
