The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 21,300

€ 23,100

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
172.4
165.3 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
3 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
1K
Generation
DEH
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 1.5 EcoBlue
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
31.97 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
19 mpg
city
62 mpg
32 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
257 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







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