The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)

€ 22,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 22,000
 Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
€ 22,700
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 BiFuel 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 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 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 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
104.3
171.6
165.5 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.74 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
30 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
263 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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