The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
€ 24,900

€ 20,300

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
58.4 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
171.6
167.5 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.9 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
119 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft