The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)
€ 29,400
€ 28,200
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.66 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
161 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
20.01 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
717 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
107 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
