The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
€ 24,300

€ 21,900

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.9 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
1480
1786
2048
1484
1823
2015
1786 mm
Width
1823 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1480 mm
Height
1484 mm
2578
4199
2650
4358
4199 mm
Length
4358 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1825 kg

Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.57 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
123 bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
159 NM
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
363 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1148 L