The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 34,900
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) Ford Focus Electric
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Ford Focus Electric is 5.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 52.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5.8
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
5.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
104.3
172.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1047 lb
27.94 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZC*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
85 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽  ( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
45 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
126 MPGe
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
34 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
129 mi
Range
598 mi
Ford Focus Electric
129 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
53.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
53.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft