The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 39,400

€ 28,300

€ 39,400
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 TCR 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 TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.4
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
103.4
168
104.3
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.47 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST
▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
127 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 TCR OPF
127 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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