The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 35,500
 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 27,600
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
165.5 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.14 %
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
1KP
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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