The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 14)
€ 36,900
€ 25,100
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTE is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58
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 in
Height
58.4 in
103.4
168.1
104.3
171.6
168.1 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
16.62 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
