The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,300
 Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 27,700
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.8 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
165.9 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.3 %
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST
149 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft