The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

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 5.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
172.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.13 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
62 mpg
41 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
971 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft