The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)

€ 19,200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 17,900
 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900

ⓘ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 1.4 is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
165.5 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.02 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
105 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft