The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 16,500
€ 28,600
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT is 5.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTD
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.9
171.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTD
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.98 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTD
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTD
106 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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33.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
33.18 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
670 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
