The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 34,900

€ 27,600

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Ford Focus Electric is 13.3 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 134.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
147
1823
2015
1492
1799
2027
1823 mm
Width
1799 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
147 mm
Height
1492 mm
2650
4391
2620
4258
4391 mm
Length
4258 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
383 kg
22.53 %

General
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
143 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
85 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
Ford Focus Electric
11.89 kg/bhp
8.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽
( 152 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
58 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
152 MPGe
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
34 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
129 mi
Range
634 mi
Ford Focus Electric
129 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
53.3 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).
92.9 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
53.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
385 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
237 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L