The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 28,200

€ 23,600

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.6
103.1
167.5
171.6 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.84 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
DYB
Generation
AU
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 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
161 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
20.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
20.01 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
45 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
797 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
717 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
107 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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