The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 29,900

€ 19,600

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 6.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
71.8
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
165.3
171.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.31 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
247 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
266 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
12.83 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
589 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
567 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft