The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus ST is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTD
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
171.6 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTD
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.07 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTD
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTD
154 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
670 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft