The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 28,300
€ 21,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
171.6
165.5 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.26 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST
117 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
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28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
