The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14)
€ 27,000

€ 25,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
58.4 in
103.1
167.6
104.3
171.6
167.6 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.5 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
23.34 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
717 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
107 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft