The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 29,600
€ 28,700
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 1.5 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 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.53 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
