The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 26,300
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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 1.4 TSI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.45 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft