The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 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 5.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI
58.4
71.8
79.3
57.8
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
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.9
171.6 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.92 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI
DYB
Generation
1K
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
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
104 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
28.62 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
69 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
60 mpg
city
22 mpg
76 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
969 mi
Range
428 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
969 mi
428 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).
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 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
70 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 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
