The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 19,200
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.6 LPG is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4
57.8
71.8
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.8 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.5
171.7 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.09 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
115 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
103 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4
120 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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24.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
24.33 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
31 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
331 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
331 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
113.5 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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
113.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
