The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)

€ 18,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,000
 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.67 %
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
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 ECOnetic 88g
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
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
69 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
33 mpg
city
60 mpg
48 mpg
highway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
969 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
969 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
70 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft