The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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 6.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.42 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
795 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft