The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
€ 27,700
€ 21,700
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf GTI is 5.8 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.9
104.3
171.7
165.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
149 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
89 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
