The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,500

€ 25,000

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.6
103.1
167.5
171.6 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.64 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
DYB
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22.87 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
598 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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