The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 29,900
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

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 7.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
165.5 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
1KP
Generation
DEH
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

 REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.19 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
17.19 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft