The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 14)
€ 25,000

€ 25,100

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.4
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
101.5
165.3
104.3
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.07 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft