The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,700
 Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 23,400
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 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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
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
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.25 %
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

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 dual clutch 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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
199 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
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
25.48 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
69 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
60 mpg
city
56 mpg
74 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
70 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 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft