The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
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 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.48 %
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

 REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft