The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,200
 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)
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 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)
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
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.89 %
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
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
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
20.01 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
717 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
107 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft