The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 16,500

€ 24,500

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.6
103.1
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.58 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
106 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
33.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
33.33 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
17 lb
51 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
579 mi
Range
242 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
26.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft