The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 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 18.9 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
1452
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
1825
1979
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4388 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.75 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
415 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
415 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
5.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5.46 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
36 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
492 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
375 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1354 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L