The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 27,400
€ 27,000
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 5.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
172.7
167.6 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.57 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.0 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
42 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
577 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
