The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,500
 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 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 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
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 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.04 %
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
161 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
133 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
761 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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