The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 22,000
€ 17,000
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4
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
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.93 %
General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 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
123 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
23.7 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
673 mi
Range
534 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
673 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
90.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
