The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 20,500
€ 19,200
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
58.4
71.8
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.4 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.34 %
General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
120 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.93 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
47 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
684 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
94.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1369 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
