The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 28,300
€ 20,800
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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST
1K
Generation
DYB
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST
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 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST
118 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
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).
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 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus ST
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
