The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 25,800
€ 20,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
63.8 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
172.4
165.5 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.08 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
1KP
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
99 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.44 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
29.44 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
687 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
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
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
