The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 23,100
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBlue is 4.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
106.3
172.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172.4 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.55 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
94 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
31.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
31.97 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
835 mi
Range
706 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
83.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft