The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 30,700

€ 32,600

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
171.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.7 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel 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
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
135 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
17.72 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
888 mi
Range
684 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
888 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
102.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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