The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 20,300
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.38 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
120 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
29 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
706 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft