The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (14 - 17)
€ 24,000
€ 23,700
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 LPG.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
171.7
165.3 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.77 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
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 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
115 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
24.33 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
