The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 20,500
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.6 Ti-VCT.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.45 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
