The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 23,000

€ 32,800

€ 23,000
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 TDCi ECOnetic 88g 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.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI Performance
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.72 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
104 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI Performance
116 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
28.62 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
69 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
76 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
969 mi
Range
485 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
969 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
70 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).
121.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
70 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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