The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,900
 Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 Electric.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
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 Electric
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
719 lb
19.18 %
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
130 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
49 mpg  ( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽  ( 130 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55 MPGe
130 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
39 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23 kWh
712 mi
Range
90 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
90 mi
Ford Focus Electric
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).
51.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
51.7 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft