The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 32,900
€ 27,500
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.2
71.9
77.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.2 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
172.8
101.5
165.5
172.8 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.6 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
310 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
409 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
149.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
