The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,500
 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18) Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 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 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)
104.3
171.7
165.3 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.82 %
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1263 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft