The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..)
€ 25,600

€ 31,900

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 1.6 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
172.8
167.6 in
Length
172.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
560 lb
16.41 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 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 ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
187 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
18.25 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
49 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
621 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
608 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft






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