The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 26,700
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp is 3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
171.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.29 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
DYB
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
21.08 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
59 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
647 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
932 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
82.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft