The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 21,700
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
171.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
DYB
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.94 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
647 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
727 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
90.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
89 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft