The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 28,300
 Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
165.5 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST
3309 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.18 %
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST
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
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

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST
126 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus ST
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft