The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 ST is 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2939 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.36 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
DYB
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
595 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
89 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft