The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is 4.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
172.8 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.47 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
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
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
16.7 lb
41 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
414 mi
Range
293 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft