Ford Focus ST 2013 vs VW Golf GTI MK VI 2012

Difficult to determine who is the best of the two following hatchback. Yup, Ford Focus ST challenger and defending champion VW Golf GTI offers sporty aura is a compact but powerful frightening.  

Then, who will be chosen enthusiast hot hatch? Let's see. 
From the outside, they both have a different character, where the Focus ST emphasizes modern design with a look that resembles the design of the headlights and grille nuts with large air grille as an engine coolant.


At the stern, muffler tips pinned in the middle of the bumper. While the design of the rear lights are made to follow the curve of the car, so that adds to the impression of aerodynamics. This makes the look of the Ford car looks sporty. 

While the Golf GTI promises a more modest but still look sporty three-door body with applications and rim design and unique. Present a luxurious feel thanks to the design of bi-xenon headlights, grille, bumpers and body lines are simple. In addition, the combination rear lamp and a round muffler tips on both sides of the bumper that makes the Bavarian State hatchback look grim.

As a car that offers speed, both vehicles have engines that frightening. For engine powered Ford Focus ST 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline four-cylinder that can generate power 252 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque. Ability is claimed to accelerate from rest to 100 km / h in just 5.9 seconds. 

While the VW Golf GTI turbo adheres 2.0 liter TSI engine powered 200 hp and 207 pound-feet of torque. No less fierce, the ability to accelerate acclaimed Golf GTI is able to touch the figure of 0-100 km / h just 6.8 seconds. 

From the side of the cabin, Golf GTI embrace elegant design with black color domination. As well as the form of minimalist dashboard with air conditioning and central lattice form clusters Golf GTI also looks simple. Seats looks unique, with a blend of black color and material boxes in the middle. 

While the Focus ST to appear more festive with a thick accent racing. It appears from the application of black-and-yellow color that wrapped leather cabin. And the application of semi-Recaro bucket seats that reinforce the sporty feel. 

Detail features, VW had to admit the superiority of Ford with applications more features. Golf GTI still rely on common features like Bluetooth headunit and a SiriusXM satellite radio. While the Focus is equipped with various advanced features such as Active City Stop, Blind Spot Information System, voice commands, and Active Park Assist. As well as new software, MyFord drive that support ease via voice command feature. 

In conclusion, the Focus ST outperformed Golf GTI in terms of engine performance and features. However, big names Golf GTI which has long had a fanatical fan be an important factor for determining the sale.