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The Autos.ca comparison article rates these cars in four categories:
Exterior Styling Score – GTI: 3.5/5 ST: 4/5
Interior Styling and Ergonomics Score – GTI: 4/5 ST: 3.5/5
Practical, Grown-up Stuff Score – GTI: 4.5/5 ST: 4/5
Fun To Drive Score- GTI: 4/5 ST: 4.5/5
First of all I have to file my complaint, I really hate the plaid seating material on the GTI. Yes it's a retro look from the older GTI models but were now in 2015, VW let it go already!
I believe the ST is a better looking vehicle as far as the exterior styling is concerned. I would leave out the skunk stripe, just too 80's boy racer look for me. Besides I really don't need the cops following me around all the time.
Giving the ST 1 point.
Interior styling clearly goes to the GTI (plaid material excluded). VW has always produced beautiful interiors using classy high quality materials in all their interiors, the GTI is no exception. The ST's plastic interior looks too low rent for a $30000 vehicle, I believe a bit of chrome or carbon on the interior dash may have helped.
Giving the GTI 1 point.
Practicality, the GTI has a maximum cargo volume of nearly 1500 L vs the ST’s 1269 L. Fuel efficiency ratings of 6.9 L/100 km Highway and 8.3 City, the GTI betters the ST numbers of 7.3 L/100 km and 8.9 City.
Even though the GTI betters the ST on fuel efficiency the discrepancy is not significant.
Still I must give the point to the GTI
Fun to drive sore. Even though I have not driven these vehicles I will provide you with the full specifications and links for both.
2015 VW GTI 5 door Performance Package:
2.0L, in-line 4-cylinder,16V, TSI (Premium unleaded)
220 hp @ 4,700 (162 kW @ 4,700)
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 (350 Nm @ 1,500)
225/40 R18 92H all-season tires
MPG 34/25 (6-speed manual) & 33/25 (6-speed DSG automatic)
Link VW Canada Specifications: http://www.vw.ca/en/models/golf-gti/features_specs.s9_trimlevel_detail.suffix.html/GolfGTI~2F5-door-performance.html
Link VW US Specifications: http://media.vw.com/doc/948/2015_volkswagen_golf_gti_the_icon_reinvented-2015_golf_gti_specifications-15012859415370d15b81c21.pdf
2015 Ford Focus ST:
2.0L GTDI EcoBoost® I-4 engine
252 hp @ 5500 (Premium unleaded)
270 lb-ft @ 2500
235/40R18 Summer tires
MPG 32/23 (6-speed manual transmission only)
Link Ford Canada Specifications: http://www.ford.ca/cars/focus/specifications/view-all/
Link Ford USA Specifications: http://www.ford.com/cars/focus/specifications/view-all/
Point here will depend on your driving style. Ford has more torque and hp but at higher RPM's. The GTI will get it's torque at a really low almost diesel like 1500 RPM. For my driving style the GTI would be my preference, having all that torque at such a low RPM will really launch you of the start. As well for those who don't like to do their own shifting only VW provides the auto box.
Point to the GTI
Ford's interior styling
VW's interior styling
In my opinion the GTI is the winner, even with is toned down styling and plaid seat fabric.
Pricing:
2015 Ford Focus ST -- Base Price: $29,999 Canadian
2015 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Performance Package -- Base Price: $36,590 Canadian
If you would like to read the full article from Auto's.ca you can follow this link: http://www.autos.ca/car-comparisons/comparison-test-2015-ford-focus-st-vs-2015-volkswagen-gti/
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