The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is 18.9 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1452
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
1825
1979
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1825 mm
Width
1786 mm
1979 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1452 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
2700
4388
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4388 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
192 kg
12.73 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
415 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
415 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
5.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5.46 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
492 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
375 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1354 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L