The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 33,400
 VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
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 GTI DSG (17 - 18)
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
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.09 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft