The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 28,300
€ 23,700
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
58.4 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
171.6
167.5 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.5 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST
119 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
