The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 27,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
2798 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.34 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
115 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
103 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
24.33 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
331 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
331 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
113.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
