2016 Ford Focus Electric vs 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf

2016 Ford Focus Electric

2016 Volkswagen e-Golf

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5-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus Electric 5-Door HB	N/A	N/A	$27,858	$29,170

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4-Door HB SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
e-Golf 4-Door HB SE	N/A	N/A	$27,835	$28,995
e-Golf 4-Door HB SEL Premium	N/A	N/A	$34,171	$35,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,858

$27,835

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,170

$28,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$486 / month

$483 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Ford Focus Electric is fun to drive, though its range is lower than the Nissan Leaf and others; its "regular car" looks may appeal to some, but it's sold only in small numbers in a handful of markets.

The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf is a competent electric car, but its specs are less competitive than before.

TCC Likes

Styling doesn't scream "green"
Focus driving fun retained
Two-level load floor clever

Golf style, driving feel
The stealth electric car
Intuitive, straightforward controls

TCC Dislikes

Range lower than others
Highly limited availability
Load bay compromised

Can't match 107-mile Leaf on range
CCS fast-charging sites rare
Only sold in 10 states

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

35.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

38.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

93.5

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.6

59.5

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

103.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

60.8

Length, Overall (in)

172.9

168.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

14.5

22.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

52.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

11.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

35.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P205/55HR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3640

3380

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Engine

Engine Type

Electric

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184

199

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

143

115

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

105

Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

110

126

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

105

116

Transmission

Trans Order Code

44H

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.82

3.61

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.70

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus Electric

Volkswagen e-Golf

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

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