The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 32,900
€ 21,800
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 2.3 EcoBoost is 7.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.8
101.5
165.3
172.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.07 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
310 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
409 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
