The petrol Ford Focus ST offers a more powerful and much quicker car than its diesel counterpart, but it is also quicker than the Golf GTI. As you can see from the torque and bhp figures above, you can expect slightly better performance from both Ford Focus ST engines than the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
What’s better than a Golf GTI?
Ford Focus ST Unlike the VW and Skoda, the Ford boasts a larger 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine. Like the others, it’s an inline-four turbocharged unit. It produces 280 horsepower (206 kW) and 310 pound-feet (420 Nm). On paper, the Focus ST boasts a better 0 to 62 mph time – 5.7 seconds versus the GTI’s 6.0 seconds.
What cars can a Ford Focus ST beat?
Here are the cars the 2020 Ford Focus ST has to beat
- HYUNDAI i30 N – 202kW/363Nm.
- HONDA CIVIC TYPE R – 228kW/400Nm.
- Peugeot 308 GTi 270 – 200kW/330Nm.
- RENAULT MEGANE RS – 205kW/390Nm.
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI – 180kW/370Nm.
What cars can a stock Focus ST beat?
What competes with the GTI?
5 very different alternatives to the Golf GTI
- Hyundai i30N. View gallery image. The i30N is quite truly the ultimate underdog in this class.
- Ford Focus ST. View gallery image.
- Peugeot 308 GTi. View gallery image.
- MINI John Cooper Works Hatch. View gallery image.
- Audi S1. View gallery image.
What is the GTI rival?
The Skoda Octavia RS iV is yet another in-house rival to the GTI, and it’s getting ready to launch. Starting this August, it will be available as a plug-in hybrid, diesel, and with the same 245 hp (183 kW) petrol engine as the Golf GTI.
Which is better Ford Focus ST or Volkswagen Golf GTI?
The Golf GTI may be a bit more refined, but the Focus ST is more fun and engaging to drive. Both are practical, even for small families. We recommend test-driving both to see which one feels better for you.
Is the Ford Focus ST better than the Civic Type R?
While the Focus ST isn’t as “boy-racer” as the Civic Type R, it’s sportier looking than the more subtle Golf GTI. It has a larger grille, rear decklid spoiler, and more aggressive aesthetic overall.
Is the Ford Focus ST still on the market?
Ford hasn’t manufactured a new Focus ST in America since 2018. But that hasn’t stopped it from becoming a popular choice for enthusiasts in the used market. Although there aren’t tons of practical yet sporty cars to rival the ST, the competition is still fierce. The most formidable is the long-running Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Does the Ford Focus ST have a limited-slip differential?
The Focus ST does not have a limited-slip differential (LSD). Instead, it uses a brake-based system called torque vectoring control. The base GTI S doesn’t have a mechanical LSD either, but uses a similar electronic system to the Focus. The upper GTI trims with the Performance Package do have LSDs though.
