The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 32,900
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 21,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 Powershift (16 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (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 3-door 1.4 TSI (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
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.18 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 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
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
18.21 lb/hp
23.7 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
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
810 mi
Range
551 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
810 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
94.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft