The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..) 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is 17.5 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 1.7 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
1452
1825
1979
1469
1786
2048
1825 mm
Width
1786 mm
1979 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1452 mm
Height
1469 mm
2700
4388
2578
4213
4388 mm
Length
4213 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.84 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
276 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 bhp
232 bhp
VW Golf GTI
420 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
420 NM
300 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
5.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5.46 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
409 mi
Range
428 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
409 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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 2.3 EcoBoost
149.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
492 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
375 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1354 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
