The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 29,900
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
171.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.61 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
247 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
266 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
12.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
12.83 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
35 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
462 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
567 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
128.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft