The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
€ 25,800

€ 17,600

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 TSI is 15.4 cm shorter, 6.4 cm narrower and 13.7 cm taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1621
1759
1946
1484
1823
2015
1759 mm
Width
1823 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1621 mm
Height
1484 mm
2578
4204
2650
4358
4204 mm
Length
4358 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1276 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
162 kg
11.27 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
998 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
99 bhp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
170 NM
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
12.89 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
60 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
35 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
624 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
363 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1148 L