The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 28,200

€ 24,000

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.8 T
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.3
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
104.3
171.6
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 1.8 T
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.78 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.8 T
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
161 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.8 T
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.8 T
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20.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
20.01 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
45 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
717 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
107 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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