The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,900
 Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) Ford Focus Electric
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 52.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
5.8
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
5.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
104.3
172.9
167.5 in
Length
172.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
952 lb
25.4 %
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
132 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

▶ REPLAY
20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽  ( 126 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 TSI BMT
45 mpg
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
37 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
598 mi
Range
129 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
53.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft