The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 34,900
€ 20,200
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
3748 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
959 lb
25.59 %
General
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.6
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.6
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
35 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
130 MPGe
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
