The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG (Gasoline) (12 - 14)
€ 21,700

€ 23,100

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT LPG.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
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 Ti-VCT LPG
2787 lb
Curb Weight
No data
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
115 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
570 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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