The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 26,400
€ 20,300
€ 26,400
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 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 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.48 %
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
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 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
12.4 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
11 lb
highway
37 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
422 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
256.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
256.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 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
1177 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
