The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 26,300

€ 26,300

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue is 4.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.7
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
106.3
172.4
103.1
167.6
172.4 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.3 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
695 mi
Range
598 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft