The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

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 10.3 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1484
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
1823
2015
1799 mm
Width
1823 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1491 mm
Height
1484 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
2650
4358
4255 mm
Length
4358 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1276 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1825 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
119 kg
8.53 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
118 bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
159 NM
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

154 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

 REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
10.81 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
35 mpg  ( 23 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
23 MPGe
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
7.1 kg
city
26 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
44 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
256 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
422 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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).
256.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
256.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
549 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
363 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1148 L