The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 35,500

€ 32,600

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.7
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
106.3
172.8
103.1
167.6
172.8 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.77 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
684 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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