The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)

€ 18,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,800
 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)
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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.83 %
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
31.38 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
784 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
784 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
108 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft