The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 33,400
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 35,500
 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 33,400
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 is 4.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
168 in
Length
172.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.09 %
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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