The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 26,500

€ 24,400

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 15.9 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1484
1823
2015
1480
1786
2048
1823 mm
Width
1786 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1484 mm
Height
1480 mm
2650
4358
2578
4199
4358 mm
Length
4199 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.39 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
161 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
161 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
340 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
8.83 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
58 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
761 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
761 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
100.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
629 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1148 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L