The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,900

€ 25,800

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 15.8 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 15 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1471
1823
2015
1621
1759
1946
1823 mm
Width
1759 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1471 mm
Height
1621 mm
2648
4362
2578
4204
4362 mm
Length
4204 mm
2648 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
247 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
360 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
360 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
5.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5.82 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
42 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
567 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
567 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
588 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L