The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 19,200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 35,500
 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 19,200
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 Plus 1.4 is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
63.8 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
165.5 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.34 %
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
1KP
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
105 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft