The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
€ 32,800
€ 21,900
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.4
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
101.5
165.9
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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.31 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
