The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 27,000
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus ST is 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.6
103.1
167.6
171.6 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2939 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.82 %
General
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
647 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
