The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (17 - 18)
€ 17,500

€ 24,600

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.97 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
138 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
697 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft