The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 21,500

€ 25,000

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 16.1 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1469
1823
2015
1480
1786
2048
1823 mm
Width
1786 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1469 mm
Height
1480 mm
2650
4360
2578
4199
4360 mm
Length
4199 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1338 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.69 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
94 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
250 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
14.23 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
74 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
66 mpg
city
38 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
867 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
562 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L