The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

€ 19,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,700
 Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
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 DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
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 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.62 %
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft