The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 34,900
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 Electric is 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
171.6 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
21.19 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
85 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽  ( 130 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
130 MPGe
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
90 mi
Range
609 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
51.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
51.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Electric
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft