The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 25,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 6 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
171.7
165.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.53 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
26 mpg
city
56 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
503 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
