The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)

€ 28,400
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 19,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800

ⓘ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 1.6.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
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 1.6
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.36 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)

General

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
273 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6

Performance

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
21.68 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
53 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
450 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
848 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft