The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 34,900

€ 23,900

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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
71.8
79.3
58.3
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
104.3
171.6
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
3025 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
723 lb
19.29 %

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
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
85 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
28.01 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
44 mpg
( 50 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
50 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
90 mi
Range
645 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
645 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
51.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 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
1186 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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