The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 25,800
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.52 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.32 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft