The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 20,500
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 20,500
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 Ti-VCT 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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance 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 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance 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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI Performance
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.99 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI Performance
DYB
Generation
AU
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 Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI Performance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22.87 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
485 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 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