The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
€ 24,700

€ 23,700

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.36 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
69 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
33 mpg
city
62 mpg
50 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
969 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
969 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
70 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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