The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 35,500

€ 27,500

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.3
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
106.3
172.8
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 2.0 TDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.37 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
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).
111 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft