The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 20,800
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 16.1 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1469
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)
1823
2015
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1823 mm
Width
1786 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1469 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)
2650
4360
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4360 mm
Length
4199 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1338 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.64 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
94 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
270 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
14.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
14.23 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
67 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
784 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
562 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L