The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 27,600

€ 23,500

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 6 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
57.8
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
101.5
165.5
104.3
171.7
165.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.08 %

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
23.79 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
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
621 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 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
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1263 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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