VW Golf GTI vs Ford Focus ST 170
| Category | Ford Focus ST 170 | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 170 / 168 | 180 / 178 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 196 / 145 | 235 / 173 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1265 / 2789 | 1213 / 2674 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 135 / 133 | 148 / 146 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus ST 170 | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:25.00 | 1:22.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus ST 170 | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.9 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 8.3 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 20.7 s | 20.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 48.8 s | 35.4 s |
| 1000 m | 29.3 s | 28.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 8.0 s | 6.5 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 10.1 s | 9.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 10.3 s | 8.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 13.8 s | 11.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 39.9 s | 27.5 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 8.1 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 22.9 s | 18.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.6 s @ 72.7 mph | 11.1 s @ 77.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 16.0 s | 15.4 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 29.3 s @ 111.2 mph | 26.8 s @ 115.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus ST 170 | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 216 kph (134 mph) | 223 kph (139 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.36 g (4 m/s²) | 0.40 g (4 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 5.9 l/100 km (40 mpg US / 48 UK) | 11.0 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus ST 170 | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 75 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf GTI is the fastest by considerable margin.
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