The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 22,500
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 99g 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 99g
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g (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 99g (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 99g
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
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 99g
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
104 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
28.62 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
64 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
890 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
890 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 99g
76.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft