The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 31,900
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue is 6.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172.8 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
3413 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.26 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
187 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
18.25 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
49 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
428 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
608 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
151.6 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
98.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft