The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 23,100
€ 26,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBlue is 3.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
172.4
103.1
168.7
172.4 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.53 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
DEH
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
94 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
31.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
31.97 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mpg
city
38 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
835 mi
Range
595 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
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).
89 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
