The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 16,500

€ 19,900

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.7
103.1
168.7
171.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.72 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
DYB
Generation
CD
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 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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33.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
33.18 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
579 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 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).
85.3 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft