The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,000
 Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.8 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
104.3
171.6
165.9 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.86 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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 1.6 Flexifuel

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
263 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft