The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 17,900

€ 19,600

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.4
71.8
79.3
63.8
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
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.26 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
26.92 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
589 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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