The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 26,800

€ 27,000

€ 26,800
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 EcoBoost 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 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.7
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
106.3
172.7
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 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.12 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
647 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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 EcoBoost
100.4 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
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 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