The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 28,400
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp is 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.45 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 Start/Stopp
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
21.68 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
53 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
848 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
90.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft