The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,400
 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 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 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 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 2.0 TDCi
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
138 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
153 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
761 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1387 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft