The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 31,900
€ 29,400
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 EcoBlue is 7.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.2
71.9
77.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.2 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
172.8
101.5
165.5
172.8 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3413 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.05 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
187 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
18.25 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
608 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
98.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
