The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)

€ 19,200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 23,500
 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18) Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.4 is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)
104.3
171.7
165.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.75 %
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
105 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1263 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft