Wow, the new focus ST is impressive, so shocked it can beat the GTI, cant wait for Focus RS vs golf R
Ford Focus ST vs VW Golf GTI
| Category | VW Golf GTI | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.3 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 245 / 242 | 280 / 276 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 420 / 310 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1429 / 3150 | 1455 / 3208 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 172 / 169 | 192 / 190 |
| Average price | €41,000 | €37,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.0 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.2 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.7 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 110 kph | 7.0 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.5 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.0 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.9 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 11.7 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.6 s | 12.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.5 s | 15.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.5 s | 20.2 s |
| 1000 m | 25.2 s @ 210.2 kph | 25.7 s @ 204.9 kph |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.1 s @ 85.1 mph | 10.1 s @ 85.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s @ 105.0 mph | 14.1 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Golf GTI | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.7 s | 4.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.1 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.0 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.1 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.5 s | 6.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.9 s | 9.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 14.3 s | 11.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 18.1 s | 14.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 2.8 s | 2.9 s |
| 70 - 90 kph | 3.0 s | 2.6 s |
| 70 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 3.5 s |
| 70 - 120 kph | 5.9 s | 5.4 s |
| 70 - 130 kph | 7.1 s | 6.5 s |
| 70 - 140 kph | 8.5 s | 7.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.5 s | 3.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 100 - 200 kph | 15.5 s | 16.9 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | VW Golf GTI | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 8 m (26 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (102 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 58 m (189 ft) | 57 m (186 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 123 m (404 ft) | 120 m (394 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 132 m (433 ft) | 133 m (437 ft) |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 253 kph (157 mph) | 252 kph (157 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 22.0 s @ 1903 ft | 21.7 s @ 1870 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.51 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.6 kph (43.2 mph) | 70.7 kph (43.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.1 l/100 km (46 mpg US / 55 UK) | 6.0 l/100 km (39 mpg US / 47 UK) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf GTI | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 664 | 700 |
| Straight line speed | 4695 | 5083 |
| Total | 5360 | 5783 |
Verdict
Focus ST is the fastest by a small margin.
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