The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
€ 21,200
€ 23,400
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
171.6
165.5 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.56 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
761 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1387 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
