The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
€ 23,900
€ 21,900
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.07 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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)
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
