The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 26,400
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.7
103.1
168
171.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.06 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.32 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
15.6 lb
50 mpg
highway
11 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
560 mi
Range
249 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
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).
25.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
