The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
€ 22,800

€ 17,900

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.4
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
103.1
167.5
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 BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.28 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft