The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 26,700

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.4 in
Width
71.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
168.7
104.3
171.7
168.7 in
Length
171.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.05 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
CD
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
59 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
595 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
932 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
82.2 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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