The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 20,300
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 21,700
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 Flexifuel 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 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.92 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
29 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
589 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
256.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft