The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 23,000
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 ECOnetic 88g is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.12 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
69 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
76 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
969 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
969 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
70 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft