The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 29,700
€ 32,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
103.1
168.7
106.3
172.8
168.7 in
Length
172.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.48 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
CD
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
675 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
