The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 26,700
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp is 5.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
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
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
171.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
21.08 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
59 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
462 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
932 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
82.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft