The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (14 - 17)
€ 27,500
€ 23,700
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 LPG.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
171.7
165.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.34 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
115 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
133 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.33 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
24.33 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
542 mi
Range
331 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
331 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
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).
113.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
113.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
