ford focus st vs volkswagen golf
2018 Ford Focus ST Hatchback
2021 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T TSI Manual
627924
634063
$25,170
Starting Price (MSRP)
$23,195
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model Focus ST | Sub-Model Golf |
| Make Ford | Make Volkswagen |
| Model Focus | Model Golf |
| Model Year 2018 Ford Focus ST | Model Year 2021 Volkswagen Golf |
| Year 2018 | Year 2021 |
| MSRP $25,170 | MSRP $23,195 |
| Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas | Engine 1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
| Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 6-Speed Manual | Transmission 6-Speed Manual |
| Horsepower 252 hp | Horsepower 147 hp |
| Torque 270 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
| City 22 MPG | City 29 MPG |
| Highway 30 MPG | Highway 39 MPG |
| Combined 25 MPG | Combined 33 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 12.4 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons |
| Cruising Range City 272.8 miles | Cruising Range City 382.8 miles |
| Cruising Range Highway 372 miles | Cruising Range Highway 514.8 miles |
| Steering Type Rack-Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 37.4 ft | Turning Diameter 35.8 ft |
| Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Strut | Front Suspension Strut |
| Rear Suspension Short And Long Arm | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Optional | Navigation System Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Not Available | Power Liftgate Not Available |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available | Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Not Available |
| Climate Control Not Available | Climate Control Not Available |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Front Seat(s) Standard |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Steering Wheel Not Available | Heated Steering Wheel Not Available |
| Keyless Start Standard | Keyless Start Standard |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Not Available | Multi-Zone A/C Not Available |
| Rear A/C Not Available | Rear A/C Not Available |
| Power Driver Seat Not Available | Power Driver Seat Standard |
| Power Passenger Seat Not Available | Power Passenger Seat Standard |
| Remote Engine Start Not Available | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
| Remote Trunk Release Not Available | Remote Trunk Release Not Available |
| Seat Memory Not Available | Seat Memory Not Available |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available | Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available |
| Telematics Standard | Telematics Standard |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Standard | Cloth Seats Not Available |
| Leather Seats Not Available | Leather Seats Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel Standard | Leather Steering Wheel Not Available |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Standard |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
| Sun/Moonroof Not Available | Sun/Moonroof Standard |
| HD Radio Standard | HD Radio Not Available |
| Satellite Radio Standard | Satellite Radio Not Available |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Standard | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Standard | Premium Sound System Not Available |
| Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Not Available |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available |
| Smart Device Integration Standard | Smart Device Integration Standard |
| WiFi Hotspot Not Available | WiFi Hotspot Standard |
| Seating Capacity 5 seater | Seating Capacity 5 seater |
| Curb Weight 3,223 lbs | Curb Weight 2,945 lbs |
| Wheelbase 104.3 in | Wheelbase 103.8 in |
| Front Wheel Size 18" x 7" | Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7" | Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" |
| Front Tire P235/40YR18 | Front Tire P205/55HR16 |
| Rear Tire P235/40YR18 | Rear Tire P205/55HR16 |
| Front Width 61.2 in | Front Width 61 in |
| Max Width 71.7 in | Max Width 70.8 in |
| Height 58.4 in | Height 58.2 in |
| Length 171.7 in | Length 167.6 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 39.1 in | Front Seat Headroom 38.4 in |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.6 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in |
| Front Seat Hip Room 53.9 in | Front Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Front Seat Leg Room 41.9 in | Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 37.9 in | Rear Seat Headroom 38.1 in |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 52.6 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in |
| Rear Seat Hip Room 52.8 in | Rear Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 33.4 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 35.6 in |
| Ground Clearance N/A | Ground Clearance 5.4 in |