The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
€ 21,700
€ 22,000
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 Flexifuel.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
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 Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
263 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
