The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 23,800

€ 25,700

€ 23,800
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.94 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
45 mpg
city
56 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
795 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
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 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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