The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 21,800
€ 20,600
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2939 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.48 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
19.86 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
40 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
589 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
579 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
