The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 20,800
 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)
104.3
171.7
165.3 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
31.38 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
42 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
784 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
784 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft