The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 25,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 ECOnetic is 4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.7
103.1
167.6
171.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
DYB
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
28.62 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
69 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mpg
city
38 mpg
76 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
969 mi
Range
647 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
969 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
70 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).
90.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
70 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
