The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 17,900
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.4
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
101.5
165.3
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
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.71 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
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
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
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
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
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
