The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 32,900

€ 25,600

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 15.8 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 15 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1471
1823
2015
1621
1759
1946
1823 mm
Width
1759 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1471 mm
Height
1621 mm
2648
4362
2578
4204
4362 mm
Length
4204 mm
2648 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.4 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
8.26 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
61 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
49 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
810 mi
Range
697 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
810 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
94.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L