The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 23,500

€ 23,300

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.3
171.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.6 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
23.79 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1263 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft