The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
€ 27,700
€ 29,900
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.9
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.3
171.7
165.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
149 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.83 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
12.83 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
468 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
567 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1296 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
















