The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 17,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.82 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
94 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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31.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
31.97 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
