The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 18,000
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.4.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4
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 1.4
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.36 %
General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
161 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
251 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
19.46 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
48 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
534 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
761 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1387 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
