The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 18,000
€ 24,000
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.4 is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
171.7
165.3 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
9.39 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
107 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
28 mpg
city
55 mpg
46 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
534 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
