The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus ST is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.81 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft