The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 28,300
 Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 36,000
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 OPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus ST
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus ST
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.46 %
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus ST
AU
Generation
DYB
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus ST
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 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus ST
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus ST
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft