The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 14)
€ 26,400

€ 25,100

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
103.1
168
104.3
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft