Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Key differences

  • Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is quicker from 0-100 km/h (5.7 s vs 6.1 s).
  • Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost has more power (280 hp vs 265 hp).
  • Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost has more cargo volume (375 L vs 374 L).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has the lower starting MSRP ($31,290 vs $32,900).
2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost studio car image
Ford
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI studio car image
Volkswagen
Golf GTI
2026 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h5.7 s6.1 s
Top Speed250 km/h250 km/h
Power280 hp265 hp
Torque420 Nm370 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank52 L50 L
Efficiency8.1 L/100km7 L/100km
CO2 Emissions185 g/km160 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,378 mm4,290 mm
Ground Clearance130 mm140 mm
Cargo375 L374 L
Curb Weight1,451 kg1,430 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.0 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$32,900$31,290