The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 25,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 25,600
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 is 15.6 cm shorter, 6.4 cm narrower and 15.2 cm taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1469
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
1823
2015
1759 mm
Width
1823 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1621 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
2650
4360
4204 mm
Length
4360 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.02 %
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
118 bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

 REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
11.56 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
74 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
49 mpg
city
67 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
363 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1262 L