The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 18,200
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.8 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
171.7 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 TSI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.26 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
99 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
28.41 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
51 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
743 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
87.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1376 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft