The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,800
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 23,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.56 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.32 lb/hp
29.67 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
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft