The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 25,500
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 25,500
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 Active 1.0 EcoBoost is 4.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.21 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
DEH
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
23.7 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
49 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
40 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
675 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
673 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
87.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
90.9 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
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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