The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 26,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.98 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 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
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
114 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
697 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
