The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 28,300
€ 22,100
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus ST is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.9 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1484
1823
2015
1480
1786
2048
1823 mm
Width
1786 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1484 mm
Height
1480 mm
2650
4358
2578
4199
4358 mm
Length
4199 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1333 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.43 %
General
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
360 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
360 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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5.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST
5.4 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Ford Focus ST
39 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
567 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1148 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
