The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 14)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 21,800
 Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 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 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 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 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.98 %
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
124 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 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mpg
city
31 mpg
78 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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