The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 30,500

€ 28,400

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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. The VW Golf GTI is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
103.4
168
104.3
171.7
168 in
Length
171.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.14 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
153 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
848 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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