The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 27,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 BMT is 5.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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 BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.06 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
AU
Generation
DEH
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 BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
39 mpg
city
60 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
621 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
