The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 30,700
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 6.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3225 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.34 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
17.72 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
888 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft