The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
€ 33,600

€ 34,900

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The VW Golf GTD is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 52.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Electric
58.3
70.8
79.8
5.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
5.8 in
103.4
168
104.3
172.9
168 in
Length
172.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Electric
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.93 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Electric
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Electric
142 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf GTD
59 MPGe
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
44 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
690 mi
Range
129 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
53.3 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Electric
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft