The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,900

€ 27,300

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT 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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.6
103.1
167.6
171.6 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.79 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
634 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft