The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
€ 27,600
€ 29,900
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 6.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
171.7
165.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.64 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
127 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.83 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
12.83 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
670 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
567 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1296 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
