The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 32,900

€ 25,200

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp is 4.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57.9
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
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.7
103.1
167.5
171.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.18 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
18.21 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
810 mi
Range
661 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
810 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
89 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
94.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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