The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 21,900
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
171.6 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.93 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
462 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft