The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,400
 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 4.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.4
167.5 in
Length
172.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.11 %
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
89 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft