The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g (12 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 22,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.8 T 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 TDCi ECOnetic 99g.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.4
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
101.5
165.3
104.3
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.93 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
26 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
570 mi
Range
890 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
890 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
