The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,800
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,800
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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 3.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
171.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.28 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.23 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft