The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g (12 - 14)
€ 23,000

€ 22,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
171.6
165.5 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.56 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
45 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
579 mi
Range
890 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
890 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 99g
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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