The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 17,600
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.09 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
99 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
28.41 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
50 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
551 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
727 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
89 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1376 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft