The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,100

€ 21,400

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBlue is 17.4 cm longer, 6.6 cm wider and 16.9 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1452
1825
1979
1621
1759
1946
1825 mm
Width
1759 mm
1979 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1452 mm
Height
1621 mm
2700
4378
2578
4204
4378 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.57 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
94 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
94 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
300 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
14.5 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
81 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
74 mpg
city
39 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
835 mi
Range
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
375 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1354 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L