The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 25,100

€ 34,900

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.6
103.4
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.46 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.33 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
40 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
457 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
579 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft