The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.2 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
172.8 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.23 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
455 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft