The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 17,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.8 T is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.28 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
99 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
28.41 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
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 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
89 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1376 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
