The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,000

€ 22,800

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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
71.8
79.3
58.7
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
104.3
171.6
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
2701 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
8.1 %

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
6-speed manual 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
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
148 hp
123 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
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
19.86 lb/hp
21.96 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
45 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
598 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
412 mi
598 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).
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).
98.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
263 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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