The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 34,900
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 26,200
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus Electric is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
171.6 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
763 lb
20.36 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
85 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
57 mpg  ( 64 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
64 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
90 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
51.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft