The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 28,400
 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 6 inches taller than the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
165.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.8 %
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
848 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft