The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,300
 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.4
165.3 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.45 %
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft