The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 25,600

€ 29,900

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
103.1
167.5
106.3
172.7
167.5 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.27 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
17.19 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft