The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 32,900
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 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 6.2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
71.8
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.6 TDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.38 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

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
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 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 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

351 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
18.21 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
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
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (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
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft