The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 20,500
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.5 eTSI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
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 1.5 eTSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.33 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.93 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
47 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
675 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
684 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
94.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1369 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft