The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 34,900
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) Ford Focus Electric
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Ford Focus Electric is 4.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 52.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTD
5.8
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
5.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
104.3
172.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172.9 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTD
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.93 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTD
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTD
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTD
85 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽  ( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Focus Electric
126 MPGe
59 MPGe
VW Golf GTD
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
34 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
129 mi
Range
690 mi
Ford Focus Electric
129 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
53.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
53.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft