The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,300
€ 26,000
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.37 %
General
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
