The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (17 - 18)
€ 18,100
€ 24,600
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
171.7
165.3 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.76 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
697 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
