The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 25,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 TDCi 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.93 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
153 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
22 mpg
city
56 mpg
37 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
428 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
