The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 32,800

€ 28,300

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the Ford Focus ST.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST
1481
1799
2027
1484
1823
2015
1799 mm
Width
1823 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1481 mm
Height
1484 mm
2626
4268
2650
4358
4268 mm
Length
4358 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1333 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.92 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
247 bhp
Ford Focus ST
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
360 NM
Ford Focus ST
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST
154 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST
▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
5.4 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus ST
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
485 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
567 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
363 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1148 L