The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 26,300

€ 25,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.6
104.3
171.7
167.6 in
Length
171.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.23 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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