The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 20,300
 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 23,300
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 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 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 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 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
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.28 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 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
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 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
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
422 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
125 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).
256.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
256.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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