The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 26,000
€ 25,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
171.7
167.5 in
Length
171.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
62 mpg
( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
69 MPGe
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
15.6 lb
city
56 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
65 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
256 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
24.9 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 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
