The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 28,400
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,400
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 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 Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 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 Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 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
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.71 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*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 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

 REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
21.68 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
53 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
422 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
848 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
90.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft