The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 35,900
€ 28,000
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 4.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
103.4
168
106.3
172.7
168 in
Length
172.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.24 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
154 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
493 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
598 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
