The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
€ 20,900

€ 19,700

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.19 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
31.38 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
33 mpg
highway
64 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
257 mi
Range
784 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
784 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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