The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)
€ 19,200
€ 24,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.48 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
113 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
105 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.5 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
28.5 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
518 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
633 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
125 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 Plus 1.4
125 kWh
107 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
