The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.15 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
154 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

 REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
684 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
102.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft