The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
€ 21,400
€ 22,000
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 15.4 cm shorter, 6.4 cm narrower and 13.7 cm taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1621
1759
1946
1484
1823
2015
1759 mm
Width
1823 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1621 mm
Height
1484 mm
2578
4204
2650
4358
4204 mm
Length
4358 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1333 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.72 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
148 bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
240 NM
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
9.01 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
34 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
263 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
567 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
363 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1148 L
