Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost vs Volkswagen Polo GTI

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost 5.7 s Runner-up: 6.5 s
Power winner Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost 280 hp Runner-up: 207 hp
Cargo winner Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost 375 L Runner-up: 351 L
Price winner Volkswagen Polo GTI $31,500 Runner-up: $32,900

Key differences

  • Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is quicker from 0-100 km/h (5.7 s vs 6.5 s).
  • Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost has more power (280 hp vs 207 hp).
  • Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost has more cargo volume (375 L vs 351 L).
  • Volkswagen Polo GTI has the lower starting MSRP ($31,500 vs $32,900).
2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost studio car image
Ford
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI studio car image
Volkswagen
2024 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h5.7 s6.5 s
Top Speed250 km/h240 km/h
Power280 hp207 hp
Torque420 Nm320 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank52 L40 L
Efficiency8.1 L/100km6.7 L/100km
CO2 Emissions185 g/km153 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,378 mm4,074 mm
Ground Clearance130 mm139 mm
Cargo375 L351 L
Curb Weight1,451 kg1,345 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.0 m10.6 m
Starting MSRP$32,900$31,500