The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,000
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
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 ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
104 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
28.62 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
69 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
76 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
969 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
969 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
70 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft