The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 27,500
€ 24,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
172.4
165.3 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
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 EcoBlue
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
33 mpg
city
60 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
633 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
111 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
