Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Ford Focus (2015) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2015 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year	2013	2015
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Ford Focus
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	104.3 in	-2.8 in
Length	165.4 in	171.6 in	-6.2 in
Width	70.3 in	71.8 in	-1.5 in
Height	58.3 in	57.7 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	3223 lb.	103 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	12.4 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	38.3 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.6 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.9 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	37.9 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	53.7 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.7 in	-52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	33.2 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	23.8 ft³	-8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	44.8 ft³	1.2 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review

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