The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 28,700
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 5.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
171.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
DYB
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual 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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
468 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft