The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)

€ 24,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
167.5 in
Length
171.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.49 %
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic

 REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
69 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
38 mpg
city
62 mpg
55 mpg
highway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
969 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
969 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
70 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft