The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 34,900
€ 34,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Ford Focus Electric is 4.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 52.2 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Ford Focus Electric
VW e-Golf
5.8
71.8
79.3
58
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
5.8 in
Height
58 in
104.3
172.9
103.5
168.1
172.9 in
Length
168.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Electric
VW e-Golf
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.78 %
General
Ford Focus Electric
VW e-Golf
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Electric
VW e-Golf
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
0
Valves
0
0
Cylinders
0
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
Ford Focus Electric
VW e-Golf
85 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
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26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Electric
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
26 kWh
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined per 100 miles
20 kWh
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Focus Electric
126 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
34 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
129 mi
Range
117 mi
Ford Focus Electric
129 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
53.3 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).
41.4 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
53.3 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Electric
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft



















