The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 31,900
€ 21,500
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
3413 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.11 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel 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
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
187 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
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18.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
18.25 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
49 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
608 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
