The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 34,900
€ 36,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Ford Focus Electric is 4.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 52.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTE
5.8
71.8
79.3
58.4
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
5.8 in
Height
58.4 in
104.3
172.9
103.5
168.3
172.9 in
Length
168.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTE
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.99 %
General
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTE
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTE
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTE
85 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
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26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTE
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
147 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
126 MPGe
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
34 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
129 mi
Range
1553 mi
Ford Focus Electric
129 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
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).
30.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
53.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
