The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 34,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 52.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
58.7
70.8
79.8
5.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
5.8 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
172.9
167.5 in
Length
172.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
116 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
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29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 MPGe
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
43 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
759 mi
Range
129 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
53.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft




















