The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 26,800

€ 19,600

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.8
71.8
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.8 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.5
171.7 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.21 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
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 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.23 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
589 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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