The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 29,900

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.9
71.8
79.3
70.4 in
Width
71.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 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 ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.75 %

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

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 ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
139 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
12.83 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
567 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1296 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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