The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 32,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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
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
58.4 in
Height
57.8 in
104.3
171.6
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
3131 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.31 %
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
428 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
428 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 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
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
