The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 20,300

€ 21,600

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
58.4
71.8
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.4 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.45 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
DYB
Generation
1KP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
579 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft