The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 30,700

€ 24,700

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.9
71.8
79.3
63.8
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
104.3
171.7
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.86 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 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 4200 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
17.72 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
888 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
888 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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