The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 32,900
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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 4.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
171.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

 REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
18.21 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
810 mi
Range
634 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
810 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
94.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft