The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 30,000
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

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 1.4 TSI is 7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.4
165.3 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.32 %
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue

 REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft