The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,300
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.72 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft