The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 21,900
 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 TSI 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 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Powershift (12 - 14)
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 Powershift (12 - 14)
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
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.49 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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

Performance

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

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft