The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,400
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172.4 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.11 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
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
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
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
20.91 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
551 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft