The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.55 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
690 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft