The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 GTI Performance OPF.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.75 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft