The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 20,500

€ 19,000

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.3
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
104.3
171.6
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 1.6
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.69 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6
DYB
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.93 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
47 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
684 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
94.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1369 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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