The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 32,900

€ 32,800

€ 32,900
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 Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
57.9
71.8
79.3
57.8
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
104.3
171.7
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
18.21 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
428 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
810 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
94.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft