The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 20,300
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller 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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
171.6 in
Length
168 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
2903 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.1 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

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
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 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
10.6 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
26.88 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
combined
42 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
29 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
555 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
555 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).
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft