Ford Focus ST vs. Volkswagen Golf GTI
$25,170
$0
Highlights
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$25,170
|
$0
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
22 City / 30 Hwy
|
25 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
252 hp
|
241 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.0 L/121
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
252 @ 5500
|
241 @ 5000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
270 @ 2500
|
273 @ 1750
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
22 City / 30 Hwy
|
25 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/40YR18
|
P225/40HR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/40YR18
|
P225/40HR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Full-Size
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 7 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 7 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Full-Size in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Short And Long Arm
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Short And Long Arm
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
91 ft³
|
92 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
33 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
46 in
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
104 in
|
| Length, Overall |
172 in
|
169 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
70 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
24 ft³
|
20 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
45 ft³
|
35 ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,223 lbs
|
3,186 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
13 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
590
|
540
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
140
|
Brakes
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Ford Focus ST or the 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI?
The 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI is more fuel efficient than the 2018 Ford Focus ST with 28 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Ford Focus ST or the 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI?
The 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI is cheaper than the 2018 Ford Focus ST with a $0 starting MSRP versus a $25,170 starting MSRP.
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