The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 19,700
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp is 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
171.6 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.22 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
22.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
784 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
621 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).
94.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft