The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,900
 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.4
165.3 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4 %
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
1K
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
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
42 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
577 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft