The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 20,500
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 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 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 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 1.2 TSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.58 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.93 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
47 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
600 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
684 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
108 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
94.8 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1369 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft