The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 20,300
 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 Flexifuel.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
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 Flexifuel
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.67 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
422 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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).
256.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
256.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft