The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
€ 26,100
€ 26,500
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.32 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
161 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
761 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1387 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
