The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 23,000
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g 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 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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 ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.44 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
104 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
28.62 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
69 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
76 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
969 mi
Range
551 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
969 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
70 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft