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 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft