The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 34,900
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 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 Ford Focus Electric is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTE
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
71.8
79.3
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
171.6 in
Length
168.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTE
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
5.95 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

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
135 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽  ( 130 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
157 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
130 MPGe
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
90 mi
Range
1657 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
51.7 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).
28.5 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
51.7 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft