The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 18,100
€ 28,100
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 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 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3292 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
17.47 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
22.24 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
482 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
