The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 20,500
€ 33,900
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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
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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI Performance
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.01 %
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 manual 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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI Performance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22.87 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
478 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
478 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
