The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 25,100
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
2967 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.89 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

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
6-speed manual 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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
23.34 lb/hp
18.78 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
37 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
717 mi
542 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
107 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft