The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 26,000
€ 23,100
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
63.8 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
172.4
165.5 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.34 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
1KP
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
31.97 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
47 mpg
city
62 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
777 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
