The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 28,300
€ 26,100
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus ST is 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.6
103.1
167.6
171.6 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.07 %
General
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
154 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
