The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
€ 19,800
€ 22,000
€ 19,800
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.11 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
144 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 Plus 1.6
144 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
