The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 16,500
€ 29,600
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT 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 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.17 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
33.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
33.33 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
462 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
140.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
