The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 23,700

€ 35,500

€ 23,700
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 1.6 BiFuel 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 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.23 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
1KP
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
30 mpg
highway
41 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
241 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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