The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 28,100
€ 29,700
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.0 EcoBlue is 3.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
172.4
103.1
168.7
172.4 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3292 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.56 %
General
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
DEH
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
22.24 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
664 mi
Range
675 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
