The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 28,300
€ 17,200
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
167.5
171.6 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2939 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.6 %
General
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
634 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
