The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
171.6 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2939 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.5 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
42 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
797 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft