The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 21,500
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 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 TDCi (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
609 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft