The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..)
€ 23,300
€ 31,900
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.8 T is 7.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.2
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
101.5
165.3
106.3
172.8
165.3 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
187 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
18.25 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
49 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
518 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
608 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
125 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
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
