The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 21,900
€ 23,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.8 T
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.8 T
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.38 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.8 T
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.8 T
120 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
