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Ford Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoostvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ford Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014

1.5 EcoBoost

150 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,358 kg
    2,994 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    128 g/km
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,179 km
    732 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoostVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,358kg2,994lb
1,488kg3,280lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.0s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
38.4s
Calculated
40.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.6s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
982km610mi
Calculated
1,179km732mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,534mm179in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,823mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,648mm104in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
372L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
66L
CO2 emissions
128g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoostVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoostVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.6 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.0 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.4 s
40.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
3.0 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.5 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
11.0 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
146 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
1,358 kg
2,994 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
1,488 kg
3,280 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost9.0 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
982 km
610 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
1,179 km
732 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,534 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
9.0 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoostVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.0 s
8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,358 kg
2,994 lb
1,488 kg
3,280 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,534 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
982 km
610 mi
1,179 km
732 mi
CO2 score
128 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
372 L
13.1 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoostVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 196 km (122 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 214 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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