The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 20,300
 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (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 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (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 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.26 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
422 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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).
256.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
256.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft