The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 34,900
€ 21,200
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Electric is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.9 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.6
1484
1823
2015
1480
1786
2048
1823 mm
Width
1786 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1484 mm
Height
1480 mm
2650
4358
2578
4199
4358 mm
Length
4199 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.6
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
435 kg
25.59 %
General
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.6
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.6
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
143 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
250 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
250 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.6
85 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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11.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
Ford Focus Electric
11.89 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽
( 156 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
42 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
156 MPGe
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
90 mi
Range
510 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
51.7 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).
127 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
51.7 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
385 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
237 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
