The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,000
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

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 DSG (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 DSG (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
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.38 %
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
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 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
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
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

 REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
28.5 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
633 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
107 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 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
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft