The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,400
€ 35,900
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue is 4.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.4
103.4
168
172.4 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Performance
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.69 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Performance
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Performance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
835 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
