The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 24,000

€ 18,000

€ 24,000
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 15.9 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4
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
1461 kg
Kerb Weight
1217 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
244 kg
16.7 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
113 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf 1.4
300 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
300 NM
132 NM
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4
122 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4
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12.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
12.93 kg/bhp
15.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
54 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
534 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
633 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
107 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
107 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
589 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1148 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L