The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 20,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 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 Ti-VCT.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.9 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
