The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
€ 34,900
€ 34,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The VW e-Golf is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 52.2 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Electric
58
70.8
79.8
5.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58 in
Height
5.8 in
103.5
168.1
104.3
172.9
168.1 in
Length
172.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Electric
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.78 %
General
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Electric
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Electric
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
0
0
Cylinders
0
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric
Performance
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Electric
87 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
20 kWh
( 163 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
26 kWh
( 126 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.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
117 mi
Range
129 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
53.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Electric
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft







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
















