The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 35,500
 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
167.5 in
Length
172.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.87 %
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
52 mpg
city
21 mpg
69 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft