The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 28,400

€ 21,400

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 Start/Stopp is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.5
171.7 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.83 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
273 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
21.68 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
53 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
579 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
848 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft