The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
€ 34,900
€ 25,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus Electric is 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.6
103.1
167.6
171.6 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
952 lb
25.4 %
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
*CZE*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
85 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽
( 130 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
130 MPGe
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
90 mi
Range
598 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
51.7 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).
98.5 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
51.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1129 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
















