The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 17,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.3
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
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.3
171.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
9.05 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
534 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
