The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,300
 Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 TSI is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
165.5 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
3265 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.98 %
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
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 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
133 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft