The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 24,400
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 is 7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.4
101.5
165.3
172.4 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.45 %
General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DEH
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 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
84 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
84 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
34.7 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
49 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
673 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
673 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
90.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
