The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,000
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 28,000
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 1.5 EcoBoost is 5.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.45 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
DEH
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
16.77 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
647 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
598 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
102.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft