The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
€ 23,000
€ 34,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 7.4 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 58 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Electric
63.8
69.3
76.6
5.8
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
5.8 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
172.9
165.5 in
Length
172.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Electric
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.64 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Electric
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Electric
117 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
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29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
32 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
579 mi
Range
129 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
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).
53.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Electric
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
