The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)
€ 23,400

€ 20,800

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 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 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.47 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
31.38 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
712 mi
Range
784 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
784 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft