2020 Ford Focus ST automatic v manual: Dragparison
The hot hatch battle is heating up. We compare the Ford Focus ST manual against the automatic, drag race them, sound check them and then drag race the Volkswagen Golf GTI!
2023 Ford Focus vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf Comparison
Ford Focus
Volkswagen Golf
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2023 Ford
Focus
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2024 Volkswagen
Golf
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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8.2
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Based on the Ford Focus
Based on the Volkswagen Golf 110TSI LIFE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
52L
333 to 458 km
50L - 55L
290 to 429 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$30,990 - $47,990
$32,790 - $77,490
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely drive experience
- Punchy powertrain for a base model
- No annoying active safety tech
Misses
- Media controls take some learning
- Loud on coarse road surfaces
- Conventional auto not as snappy as DSG
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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Colours Available
On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.
The following shades are available on the core range:
- Candy White
- Deep Black
- Dolphin Grey
- Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
- Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
- Atlantic Blue
- Pomello Yellow
All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey
- Deep Black
- Moonstone Grey
- Atlantic Blue
- Kings Red
The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:
- Pure White
- Lapiz Blue metallic
- Deep Black pearl
Comparison
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 2261 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.3L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 134kW - 206kW | 110kW - 245kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 1600 - 5500 | 5000 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3000 | 1500 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 11 | 9.3 - 10.5 | |
