The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)

€ 19,200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 32,900
 Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 19,200
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 is 6.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
104.3
171.7
165.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.05 %
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
182 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
105 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
51 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
810 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
94.6 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft