The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 20,300
 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
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 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
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 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.13 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
153 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft