The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)

€ 18,000
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 22,000
 Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
€ 18,000
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 1.4 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 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 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 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 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 1.6 Flexifuel
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.71 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

Performance

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
107 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
263 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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