The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 22,000
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf GTI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)
71.8
79.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
171.6 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf GTI
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.13 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
148 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
19.86 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
38 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
428 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
551 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
151.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
117.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft