The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,700

€ 36,000

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 3.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.7
103.4
168
171.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.94 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
727 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
89 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
89 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft