VW Golf GTI vs Ford Focus ST
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 226 / 223 | 211 / 208 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 320 / 236 | 280 / 207 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1425 / 3142 | 1357 / 2992 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 158 / 156 | 155 / 153 |
| Average price | €26,000 | €28,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:46.70 | 1:45.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.8 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.5 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.5 s | 10.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 28.1 s | 26.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.9 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.8 s | 9.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.4 s | 19.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.7 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.8 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 82.0 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.7 s @ 119.3 mph | 24.3 s @ 121.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 241 kph (150 mph) | 240 kph (149 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 10.2 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (121 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf GTI is the fastest by a small margin.
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