The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 32,900
€ 26,700
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is 5.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.2 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
172.8
103.1
167.6
172.8 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.66 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
310 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
634 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
409 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
149.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
