The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 34,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is 4.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
172.8 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.83 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
457 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft