The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 28,300
€ 21,600
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus ST is 6.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
58.4
71.8
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.4 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.26 %
General
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
DYB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
