The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 24,400
€ 24,000
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 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.93 %
General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
113 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
28.5 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
45 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
633 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
107 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
