The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,000
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
€ 24,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
171.6 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2939 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.3 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
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 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
19.86 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
412 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
263 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).
94.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
263 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft