The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 34,900
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 15.4 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 13.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1484
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
1823
2015
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1823 mm
Width
1759 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1484 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
2650
4358
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4358 mm
Length
4204 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
201 kg
11.82 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
143 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
250 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
85 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Ford Focus Electric
11.89 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽  ( 156 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
45 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
156 MPGe
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
90 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
51.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
385 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
237 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L