The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT 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 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.47 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
661 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft