The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 35,500
 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 27,000
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 2.0 TDI is 7.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.37 %
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 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 TDI
236 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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