The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 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 Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.09 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 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 Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
56 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
647 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft