The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)
€ 25,600

€ 22,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.4
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
101.5
165.5
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
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.12 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
551 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft