The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,500
 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (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 1.5 EcoBoost (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 1.5 EcoBoost
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
20.39 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft