The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 23,400
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,400
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 2.0 TDCi 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 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
71.8
79.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
171.6 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
DYB
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 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
138 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
22.7 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
48 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
761 mi
Range
428 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
761 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
100.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1387 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