The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 23,100
€ 21,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
171.7
167.5 in
Length
171.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.34 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
31.38 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
city
55 mpg
78 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
971 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
