The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 35,500

€ 20,300

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 2.3 EcoBoost is 7.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.8
101.5
165.3
172.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
18.17 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
657 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
98.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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