The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 32,900
€ 25,600
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 TSI 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 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.2
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
101.5
165.5
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 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.8 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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
