The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 28,100
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue is 6.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
106.3
172.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172.4 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
3292 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.17 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
22.24 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
422 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
153.5 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft