The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 26,000

€ 26,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
103.1
168.7
106.3
172.4
168.7 in
Length
172.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
CD
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
133 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
595 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft