The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 25,800

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
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
103.1
167.6
104.3
171.7
167.6 in
Length
171.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.88 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
AU
Generation
DYB
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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