The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 18,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBlue is 17.9 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4
1452
1825
1979
1480
1786
2048
1825 mm
Width
1786 mm
1979 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1452 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4378
2578
4199
4378 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1217 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
146 kg
10.71 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
94 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
94 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf 1.4
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
300 NM
132 NM
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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14.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
14.5 kg/bhp
15.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
81 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
74 mpg
city
33 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
835 mi
Range
534 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
375 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1354 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
