2010 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Focus would be higher. Both 2010 Ford Focus and 2012 Volkswagen GTI are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 203 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Focus | 2012 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | GTI |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1722 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |
