The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 20,300
 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
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 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
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 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.76 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft