The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 21,900

€ 26,400

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 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
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.3
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
104.3
171.6
103.1
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.49 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 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
117 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
586 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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