The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 33,400
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 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.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.47 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
DYB
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
784 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
