The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
€ 18,000
€ 23,400
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
138 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
107 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
761 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1387 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
