The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 25,700

€ 18,400

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.91 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 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).
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft