The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 31,700
€ 28,300
€ 31,700
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 Performance 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 Performance
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 Performance
Ford Focus ST
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.54 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST
AU
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 Performance
Ford Focus ST
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 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus ST
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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
