The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 20,300
 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.8 T is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
104.3
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.25 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Performance

VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft