The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 29,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 29,800
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue is 4.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.87 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
DEH
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
647 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 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