The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 25,800
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.61 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.32 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
706 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
83.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft