The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 27,600

€ 28,300

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 10 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 0.8 cm taller than the Ford Focus ST.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST
1492
1799
2027
1484
1823
2015
1799 mm
Width
1823 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1492 mm
Height
1484 mm
2620
4258
2650
4358
4258 mm
Length
4358 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1333 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.2 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
247 bhp
Ford Focus ST
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
360 NM
Ford Focus ST
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST
134 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST
▶ REPLAY
8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.9 kg/bhp
5.4 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus ST
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
493 kg
Maximum Payload
567 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
363 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1148 L