The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172.8 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.48 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
DEH
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
675 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
87.2 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft