The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 34,900
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
13.29 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
85 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽  ( 130 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
43 mpg  ( 48 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
130 MPGe
48 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
90 mi
Range
678 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
51.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft