The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 35,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.99 %
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
*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
120 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 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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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
