The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 21,700
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 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 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.53 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
784 mi
Range
589 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
