The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,700
 Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘ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 16.1 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1469
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
1823
2015
1786 mm
Width
1823 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1480 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
2650
4360
4199 mm
Length
4360 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
1346 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.32 %
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
118 bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
270 NM
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
8.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.52 kg/bhp
11.56 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
74 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
35 mpg
city
67 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
494 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
363 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1262 L