The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 20,500

€ 22,100

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.6
103.1
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.74 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
DYB
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.93 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
47 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
684 mi
Range
608 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
684 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
87.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
94.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1369 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft