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 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 TSI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
37 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
130 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft