The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 25,000
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0 EcoBlue is 7.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.8
101.5
165.3
172.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3413 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.07 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
187 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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18.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
18.25 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
49 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
608 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 EcoBlue
98.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
