The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 34,900
 Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 BMT is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
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 BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
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 BMT
Ford Focus Electric
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.7 %
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
116 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
55 mpg  ( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽  ( 130 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
61 MPGe
130 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
45 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23 kWh
795 mi
Range
90 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
90 mi
Ford Focus Electric
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).
51.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
51.7 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft