The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 30,700
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 6.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3225 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.05 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DYB
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
17.72 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
888 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft