The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 25,100

€ 24,400

€ 25,100
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 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 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
2939 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.26 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.33 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
40 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
579 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
111.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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