The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
€ 20,600
€ 23,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.65 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
69 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
32 mpg
city
60 mpg
48 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
589 mi
Range
969 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
969 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
70 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
