The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
€ 26,200

€ 22,000

€ 26,200
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.54 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
47 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
263 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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