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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
167.5 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.52 %
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
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
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
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
29 mpg  ( 19 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
19 MPGe
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
15.6 lb
city
22 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
37 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft