The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,900
 Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) Ford Focus Electric
€ 26,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 52.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
5.8
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 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
5.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
104.3
172.9
165.3 in
Length
172.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
13.29 %
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
BMM
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
128 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
43 mpg  ( 48 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✽  ( 126 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
48 MPGe
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
32 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
678 mi
Range
129 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
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).
53.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
233 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
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft