The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 33,900
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
695 mi
Range
478 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
