The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 28,300
€ 24,000
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus ST is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.8 T
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.8 T
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.17 %
General
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.8 T
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.8 T
154 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
