The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 28,000
€ 18,900
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 is 7.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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
172.7
101.5
165.3
172.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.94 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
DEH
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
16.77 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
600 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
598 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
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).
108 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
102.4 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
