The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
€ 22,700

€ 26,500

€ 22,700
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 1.6 BiFuel is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
161 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
30 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
241 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
761 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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).
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 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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