The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
€ 19,800
€ 17,900
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.79 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
