The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 23,400

€ 32,500

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi 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.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
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 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.58 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
DYB
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
138 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
22.7 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
48 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
761 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
761 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDCi
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1387 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft