The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 25,100

€ 21,200

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 15.9 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6
1484
1823
2015
1480
1786
2048
1823 mm
Width
1786 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1484 mm
Height
1480 mm
2650
4358
2578
4199
4358 mm
Length
4199 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6
1461 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
196 kg
13.42 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
138 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
138 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
320 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
10.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
10.59 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
54 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
717 mi
Range
510 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
717 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
107 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
589 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1148 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L