The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 21,500
€ 21,200
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.8
71.8
79.3
63.8
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
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.5
171.7 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.34 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
