The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
€ 23,400

€ 21,900

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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