Volkswagen Polo GTI vs Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

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).
2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI studio car image
Volkswagen
2024 · Petrol Hatchback
2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost studio car image
Ford
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h6.5 s5.7 s
Top Speed240 km/h250 km/h
Power207 hp280 hp
Torque320 Nm420 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank40 L52 L
Efficiency6.7 L/100km8.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions153 g/km185 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,074 mm4,378 mm
Ground Clearance139 mm130 mm
Cargo351 L375 L
Curb Weight1,345 kg1,451 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.6 m11.0 m
Starting MSRP$31,500$32,900