The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 19,700
 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
104.3
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.59 %
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
31.38 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
784 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
784 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft