The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 22,700

€ 35,500

€ 22,700
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
103.1
167.5
106.3
172.8
167.5 in
Length
172.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
18.77 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.51 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft






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