The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 21,700
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 35,500
 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 7.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
165.3 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
538 lb
16.18 %
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft