The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 15.6 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 15.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1469
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
1823
2015
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1823 mm
Width
1759 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1469 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
2650
4360
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4360 mm
Length
4204 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.01 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
270 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

150 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
11.56 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
74 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
67 mpg
city
36 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L