The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,000
 Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 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 Flexifuel.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
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 BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
45 mpg
city
21 mpg
67 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
263 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft