The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 27,700
€ 24,000
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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 5.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
57.8
71.8
79.3
57.8
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
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.9
171.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
2961 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.58 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.09 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
468 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 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
