The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 28,700

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
171.7
167.5 in
Length
171.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.85 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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