The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 20,500
€ 24,200
€ 20,500
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 Ti-VCT 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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.3
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
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.19 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22.87 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 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
