The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

€ 29,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 20,300
 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 29,600
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 GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.54 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
153 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
422 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 GTI
121.2 kWh
256.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft