The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 26,100

€ 32,900

€ 26,100
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 1.6 TDI SCR is 5.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.2
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
103.1
167.6
106.3
172.8
167.6 in
Length
172.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.81 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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