The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 28,900
€ 35,500
€ 28,900
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
167.5
106.3
172.8
167.5 in
Length
172.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.91 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
















