The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 19,600
€ 24,400
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 6.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
63.8 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
172.4
165.5 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
1KP
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
109 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
33 mpg
city
60 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
589 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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).
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
