The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 32,900
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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 Powershift (16 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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 Powershift (16 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.06 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
18.21 lb/hp
22.32 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
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
810 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
810 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
111 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
94.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft