The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,500

€ 20,600

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.33 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
161 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
251 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
19.46 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
48 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
589 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
761 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
100.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1387 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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