The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 20,600

€ 30,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
172.4
165.3 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
569 lb
17 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
589 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft