The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 32,900

€ 25,000

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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
71.8
79.3
58.3
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
104.3
171.7
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
3000 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.45 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
177 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
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
18.21 lb/hp
18.99 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
39 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
810 mi
570 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
94.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1100 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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