The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 26,800

€ 17,200

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.7
103.1
167.5
171.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.07 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.23 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
634 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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