The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 20,300
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 Flexifuel is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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 Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.52 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg  ( 19 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
19 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
15.6 lb
37 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
422 mi
Range
256 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
24.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft