The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.45 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
634 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft