The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 21,200
€ 20,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 is 7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.2
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
101.5
165.3
106.3
172.4
165.3 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
29.44 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
510 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
687 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
127 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
89 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
