The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 35,000
€ 35,500
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 VW Golf GTI Performance is 4.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
103.4
168
106.3
172.8
168 in
Length
172.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.17 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
493 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
