The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 34,900
 Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus Electric
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
104.3
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus Electric
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
657 lb
17.53 %
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus Electric
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus Electric
154 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽  ( 130 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
130 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
29 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23 kWh
485 mi
Range
90 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
90 mi
Ford Focus Electric
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
51.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
51.7 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus Electric
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft