The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 30,700

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
171.7
165.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.76 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
1KP
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
182 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
49 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
888 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
888 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft