The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 GTI.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (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 GTI (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 GTI
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.3 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
468 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft