The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 22,000
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)
104.3
171.6
167.5 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.55 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

 REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
551 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft