The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 28,400
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 28,400
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 Start/Stopp is 4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
171.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 Start/Stopp
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
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 OPF 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 OPF ACT

Performance

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
53 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
609 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
848 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
90.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft