The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 34,900
€ 19,200
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 Electric is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4
58.4
71.8
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.4 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3748 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
800 lb
21.35 %
General
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4
85 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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
36 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
130 MPGe
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
90 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
51.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
