The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 26,900

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi 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 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.66 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
28.5 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
45 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
609 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
633 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
96.6 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
107 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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