The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (17 - 18)
€ 26,500

€ 24,600

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
171.7
165.3 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.17 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
697 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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