The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,700
 Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
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 BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
69 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
45 mpg
city
62 mpg
60 mpg
highway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
969 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
969 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
70 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft