The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,900
 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf GTI is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
165.9 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
1K
Generation
DEH
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
153 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.19 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
17.19 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft