The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 23,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.99 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
