The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.6 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
833 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft