The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)

€ 18,000
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 20,500
 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 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 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.86 %
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
107 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
684 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1369 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft