The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 25,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
1823
2015
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1823 mm
Width
1786 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1469 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
2650
4360
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.52 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

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 dual clutch 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 tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
270 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
11.56 kg/bhp
10.97 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
67 mpg
city
37 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L