The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 29,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 is 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.6
103.1
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.63 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
DYB
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
675 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
