The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 19,800
€ 32,900
€ 19,800
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 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.62 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 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
