The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,700
€ 35,000
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 3.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.59 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.71 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
560 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
