The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

€ 18,000
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 28,400
 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
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 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
16.37 %
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
107 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
848 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft