The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 28,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.4
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
101.5
165.3
104.3
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.38 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
161 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
20.01 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
717 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
107 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
