Compare 2014 Ford Focus vs 2014 Subaru Impreza vs 2014 Volkswagen Golf

2014 Ford Focus
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2014 Subaru Impreza
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2014 Volkswagen Golf
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4-Door Sedan S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Focus 4-Door Sedan S 26 36 $15,843 $16,810
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE 26 36 $17,358 $18,615
Focus 4-Door Sedan Titanium 26 37 $21,975 $23,565
Focus 5-Door HB SE 26 36 $17,824 $19,115
Focus 5-Door HB ST 23 32 $22,486 $24,115
Focus 5-Door HB Titanium 26 37 $22,441 $24,065
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4-Door Automatic 2.0i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i 27 36 $18,021 $18,895
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited 27 36 $21,072 $22,195
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium 27 36 $19,315 $20,295
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i 25 34 $17,104 $17,895
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i Premium 25 34 $18,815 $19,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i 27 36 $18,486 $19,395
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited 27 36 $21,537 $22,695
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium 27 36 $19,780 $20,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Sport Limited 27 36 $21,978 $23,195
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Sport Premium 27 36 $20,685 $21,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i 25 33 $17,569 $18,395
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium 25 33 $19,280 $20,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Sport Premium 25 33 $19,768 $20,795
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4-Door HB DSG Driver's Edition PZEV
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GTI 4-Door HB DSG Driver's Edition PZEV 24 32 $29,563 $30,795
GTI 4-Door HB DSG Wolfsburg PZEV 24 32 $25,147 $26,195
GTI 4-Door HB Manual Driver's Edition PZEV 21 31 $28,507 $29,695
GTI 4-Door HB Manual Wolfsburg PZEV 21 31 $24,091 $25,095
Golf 4-Door HB Automatic PZEV 23 30 $19,195 $19,995
Golf 4-Door HB Automatic w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV 23 30 $22,075 $22,995
Golf 4-Door HB DSG TDI 30 42 $25,248 $26,300
Golf 4-Door HB DSG TDI w/Sunroof & Nav 30 42 $26,875 $27,995
Golf 4-Door HB Manual TDI 30 42 $24,192 $25,200
Golf 4-Door HB Manual TDI w/Sunroof & Nav 30 42 $25,819 $26,895
Pricing
Invoice Price
$15,843
$18,021
$29,563
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$16,810
$18,895
$30,795
Monthly Payment Estimate
$280 / month
$315 / month
$513 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.8
8.0
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
Even without considering the top-performance ST, the 2014 Ford Focus is one of the best-driving small cars on the market--with the impression of being an accessible premium car, not a spruced-up econobox. The 2014 Subaru Impreza remains the only option in its class to come equipped with standard all-wheel-drive, where many don't offer it all. It's tough, practical, and looks good, too. The 2014 Volkswagen Golf hatchback offers excellent handling and a good ride, premium interior design and materials, and a range of engines--including the efficient TDI diesel--but at a premium price.
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Fuel Economy
City
26 mpg 27 mpg 24 mpg
Highway
36 mpg 36 mpg 32 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Compact Cars Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.7 54.2 52.8
Front Leg Room (in)
41.9 43.5 41.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
90.7 96.9 92.9
Front Hip Room (in)
53.9 52.2 -
Second Leg Room (in)
33.2 35.4 35.5
Front Head Room (in)
38.3 39.8 39.3
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
52.7 53.1 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.6 55.6 54.7
Second Head Room (in)
38 37.1 38.5
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
57.7 57.7 57.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.4 59.6 59.7
Wheelbase (in)
104.3 104.1 101.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.8 68.5 70
Track Width, Front (in)
61.2 59.4 60.4
Length, Overall (in)
178.5 180.3 165.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 5.7 5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.2 12 -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- - 46
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
- - 15.2
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
9 10.8 10.7
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
9 NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.9 10.9 12.3
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA NA
Brake Type
Front Disc/Rear Drum 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
- Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.4 14.5 14.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36 34.8 35.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P195/65HR15 P225/40HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P195/65HR15 P225/40HR18
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2935 3010 3160
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 X 5.5 15 X 6 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Full-Size
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 X 5.5 15 X 6 18 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
590 - 480
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 110 120
Engine
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
146 @ 4450 145 @ 4200 207 @ 1700
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
160 @ 6500 148 @ 6200 200 @ 5100
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded H-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 27 24
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30 30 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 36 32
Transmission
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD CVT w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - 0.92
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.67 3.58 - 0.62 3.46
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.82 3.70 4.06
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 - 1.46
Trans Type
5 6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.80 - 1.09
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.72 3.67 3.99
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.14 - 2.15
Trans Order Code
44Z NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03 - 1.08
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Focus Subaru Impreza Sedan Volkswagen GTI
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Hatchback
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm Double Wishbone Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm Double Wishbone Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.9 6.0 6.7
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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