The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 29,900

€ 27,100

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 4.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.9
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.7
103.1
167.5
171.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.78 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
247 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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12.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
12.83 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
567 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft