The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,400
 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 30,900
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. 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 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
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 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.71 %
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
1K
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
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 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
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 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
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
848 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft