The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 28,300

€ 28,700

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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 OPF ACT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.56 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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 OPF ACT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
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 Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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 Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
609 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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