The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 20,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance 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.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.4
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
103.4
168
104.3
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.01 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
AU
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 GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
