The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 34,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 53 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Electric
58.7
70.8
79.8
5.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
5.8 in
103.1
167.6
104.3
172.9
167.6 in
Length
172.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Electric
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
833 lb
22.23 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Electric
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Electric
130 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
39 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
647 mi
Range
129 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
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).
53.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus Electric
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
