The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.34 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft