The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTD
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.2 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTD
DYB
Generation
AU
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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

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

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
42 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
739 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
739 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).
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft