The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 25,100
€ 27,000
€ 25,100
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 is 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
171.6
103.1
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.29 %
General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
23.34 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
45 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
647 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
717 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
107 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
