The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 39,400

€ 35,500

€ 39,400
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 TCR OPF is 4.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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 TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.5 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
464 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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