The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 21,500
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 21,500
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 TDCi 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 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (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 1.5 TDCi (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 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.73 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
DYB
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
55 mpg
city
38 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
595 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
89 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft