The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,400

€ 27,500

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 15.6 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 15.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1469
1823
2015
1621
1759
1946
1823 mm
Width
1759 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1469 mm
Height
1621 mm
2650
4360
2578
4204
4360 mm
Length
4204 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.94 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
370 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
370 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
9.83 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
64 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
54 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
848 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
848 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L