The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 29,900
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
171.7 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.91 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
247 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
12.83 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
35 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
795 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
567 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft