The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 25,000
€ 24,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
103.1
167.5
106.3
172.4
167.5 in
Length
172.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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 BMT
108 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
53 mpg
city
60 mpg
65 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
797 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
