The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,700
 Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
165.3 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.09 %
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25 mpg
city
56 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft