The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 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 5.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
172.7
103.1
167.6
172.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.45 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
DEH
Generation
AU
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 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
