The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 25,000
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 7.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
165.3 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.75 %
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
1K
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

 REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft