The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
€ 22,500

€ 20,500

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.23 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
117 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
684 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1369 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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