Ford Focus ST vs VW Golf GTI
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 220 / 217 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 361 / 266 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1448 / 3192 | 1372 / 3025 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 173 / 171 | 160 / 158 |
| Average price | €32,000 | €33,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.4 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.5 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.9 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 7.9 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 9.9 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 12.7 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.9 s | 14.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph | 10.3 s @ 83.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.3 s @ 96.3 mph | 14.5 s @ 98.3 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.3 s @ 120.5 mph | 23.7 s @ 123.7 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.8 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.0 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.0 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.9 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.8 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.7 s | 18.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.0 s | 23.0 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.8 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.6 s | 6.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.0 s | 6.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.9 s | 10.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 14.5 s | 13.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 17.6 s | 16.8 s |
| 45 - 65 mph | 3.0 s | 2.7 s |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 248 kph (154 mph) | 246 kph (153 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) | 69.7 kph (43.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 33 UK) | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 0.96 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 149 m (488 ft) | 148 m (486 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (108 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 91 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf GTI is the fastest by a small margin.
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