The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 21,900
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.49 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft