The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,500
 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (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 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
104.3
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.53 %
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
161 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
761 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1387 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft